Recent Entries
Responsible Citizens of the Floating World
Despair is plentiful in our modern world. From the terrible Indonesian tsunami of 2004, to Hurricane Katrina, to the recent horrible devastatio... read more
The Rise of English
One of the prominent effects of globalization (and colonialism before it) has been the spreading and subsequent rise of English as the world’s m... read more
The Danger of Imbalance
Madness. It is a common human experience, whether it is as frequent as a daily occurrence or only once in one’s life. It can take th... read more
The Two Faces of Globalization
In his book Artists of the Floating World, Rob Burton says that “Globalization has become a seductive catchword to describe the increase... read more
Rushdie's satire and real-life parallels
In the modern world, all that matters is fitting into the mold of consumer culture. BUY, BUY!! Things = HAPPINESS! You need ... read more
Satire of "The Prophet's Hair"
Salman Rushdie is arguably one of the most celebrated, criticized, and talked-about authors of our time. He is known in particular for his poli... read more
Names
We spend our lives wearing different hats, and changing these hats as we go along. We are students, co-workers, presidents, mothers, sons, sis... read more
Remember?
“Hurry up, Hil. I’m hungry!” my little sister cried to me as I carefully picked my way down the steep ridge... read more
Masuji Ono and Myself
I believe that most people find themselves, at one or more points in their lives, looking back on the past and trying to justify their own action... read more
