Articles – Yichengs Commonweal

Kishou · Jul 2, 2025

The burden of livelihood in childhood: the hidden crisis of Confucian education in modern East Asia

Introduction: A hidden disease at the heart of civilization On the surface, Confucian-influenced societies such as Japan, South…

Kishou · Jun 14, 2025

The ultimate mission of institutional evolution: to end poverty and eliminate ignorance

— The era of complete civic systems Introduction: The structural predicament of civilizational progress Since the dawn of…

Kishou · Jun 13, 2025

Why systems matter more than tech

I. The real driver of progress is governance, not gadgets Modern scholars and commentators often see technology as…

Kishou · Jun 11, 2025

Voting vs. decision-making: Understanding their roles in civilization

Note Throughout history—whether under monarchy, aristocratic republic, or modern democracy—societies have grappled with an age-old and complex question:…

Kishou · Feb 20, 2025

Letting go of the past is the beginning of rebirth

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift.” As we go through life, it's…

Kishou · Jan 24, 2025

How Can Finance Benefit Everyone?

Financial activities such as stocks and futures carry high risks for many, while financial institutions and capitalists can…

Kishou · Jan 22, 2025

Can People Rely on the Government to Achieve Economic Prosperity?

When it comes to economic regulation and reducing the wealth gap, many people tend to place the responsibility…

Kishou · Jan 20, 2025

How capitalism’s financial system intensifies class immobility

The modern financial system is fraught with inequality, creating a playing field heavily skewed in favor of the…

Kishou · Jan 13, 2025

The essence of life: the integration of physical, social, and spiritual essence

Throughout history, material progress has driven the flourishing of civilizations, social interactions have shaped cultural diversity, and the…

Kishou · Dec 24, 2024

4 Why’s Diversity is Key for Better Global Democracies

After witnessing the horrors of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century and the deep critiques of capitalist systems…

Kishou · Nov 25, 2024

A Civilized Society Needs Compassionate Goodness that Avoids Division

Yicheng Commonweal's Exploration of Good and Evil In the pursuit of civilization, goodness has always been a key…

Kishou · Nov 21, 2024

Law or morality: which is the true measure of a civilized society?

This question may sound profound, but in reality it is a false proposition. The relationship between law and…

Kishou · Nov 16, 2024

Social Enterprise Finance: Investing in Shaping Future Destiny

Introduction In today’s world, finance has become an integral part of personal and corporate life. However, for most…

Kishou · Nov 6, 2024

Love Never Fades— We are the Ones Who Drift Away

While some view love as an intrinsic human quality, the soul’s warmest refuge, others are deeply skeptical of…

Kishou · Nov 2, 2024

Mastering the Economy, Shaping the Future

Civic Economics: Reshaping Economic Order and Leading Civilizational Progress In the world of rapid globalization and technological…

Kishou · Oct 30, 2024

Human morality will always stand above workplace rules

The origin of this article: A few days ago, a devotee had a conversation with Master Dacheng. It…

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