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I'm guessing the Chinese farmers also have a lot of practical skills. But other then that you're right, and lets not forget the huge brain drain into America o
by biohacker42 18y ago
I'm guessing the Chinese farmers also have a lot of practical skills.
But other then that you're right, and lets not forget the huge brain drain into America over the years.
Attracted both by the economy but also by the level of freedom.
Not just democratic freedom, but also the freedom to not stand out just because you look different.
- stcredzero 18y agoThe last is indeed significant. Something that the rise of reality TV has shown us, is that humiliation is an American pastime. Asian men often get to see this hidden sadistic side of mainstream North American society. I just turned 40 at the end of last year, and I've been looking back at my life and reflecting on this more and more in recent weeks. The way that one ethnic group can talk about another when they think it's safe for them to voice what they're really thinking can be shocking. It makes me want to play around with hidden cameras and microphones.
- catz 18y ago> But other then that you're right, and lets not forget the huge brain drain into America over the years. This is true - and the brain drains are probably what made America great. Before and during WW2 some of smartest people in Europe (mostly Jewish) fled to America and they never went back. That is probably one of the reasons why the USA was off much better after WW2 than other countries. This continued over the years. But it can easily reverse - if situations in the home countries become more favourable or if the USA decreases the number of Visas...