Introduction: A hidden disease at the heart of civilization On the surface, Confucian-influenced societies such as Japan, South Korea, and Singapore appear to embody a successful Eastern model of modern civilization—orderly, safe, and built upon a tightly run education system. But beneath this polished exterior lies a deep, systemic fracture in their civilizational foundation: an […]
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This passage emphasizes that the key to civilizational progress lies in systems, not technology. A system defines how social resources are organized and how power is structured. Its flexibility determines whether institutions can improve and whether technology can be used effectively—ultimately shaping the direction of civilization. A healthy system drives prosperity; a rigid one leads to collapse. Technology only serves the system.
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We often hear the phrase, “Kids are our future.” It is something parents, educators, and leaders around the world like to say. But in a time marked by emotional extremes, misinformation, polarized opinions, and rising violence, this comforting slogan is no longer enough. We need to take a step back and ask, calmly and seriously: […]
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This article explores the fundamental difference between voting and decision-making. Voting reflects the distribution of power and interests, while decision-making requires a small group of people with strategic competence. When these two are blurred, decisions risk becoming shortsighted and driven by emotion, leading to power imbalances that ultimately weaken social governance.
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I. Why are cowardly and brutal styles of education so common in Eastern societies, especially in China? To understand these two distorted educational patterns, we must go beyond blaming individual parents or schools. Instead, it is necessary to examine the deeper cultural and historical roots—particularly the long-standing authoritarian structure of Chinese civilization. For centuries, Chinese […]
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Since the dawn of human civilization, history has carried people’s collective memory and experience. People have long tried to draw lessons from it, hoping to avoid repeating past mistakes and to push society forward. Yet when we look back across thousands of years, the rise and fall of dynasties, the cycles of war and peace, […]
Read More Yicheng Commonweal’s Exploration of Good and Evil In the pursuit of civilization, goodness has always been a key to harmony and progress. However, good will can sometimes lead to conflict and division. This happens when its purpose is distorted, causing more harm instead of healing. A civilized society needs a goodness that transcends opposition and […]
Read More In recent years, nostalgia has washed over society like a rising tide, resonating with every heartbeat. Amid the constant deluge of information, people often pause to gaze back at the past and seek comfort in the warmth of memories . This sentiment is obviously reflected in cultural productions, with a surge of remakes in films, […]
Read More To create a more advanced civilization, we must first understand both the foundations of a civilized society and the forces that drive progress. Meanwhile, it is also necessary to recognize the factors that are hindering the advancement of civilization. Only with this understanding can people work together to build a society that cultivates virtue and […]
Read More Poverty isn’t merely the evidence of economic deprivation. It is the manifestation of deeper structural issues within society. Around the world, the cause of poverty can mostly be traced back to the violation of civilization, discrimination, and a lack of respect. Civilization is the spiritual and material foundation of humanity. Only when civilization is respected […]
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