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Jon Postel — The Quiet Architect Behind Internet Messaging

Jon Postel — The Quiet Architect Behind Internet Messaging

When we think about the Internet, names like Tim Berners-Lee or Vint Cerf often come to mind. Yet, beneath the surface of every email sent, every message transmitted, and every packet that quietly finds its way across the globe, stands another figure whose influence runs deeper than most realize: Jonathan

Why China Will Never Bow to the U.S.: History, Humiliation, and National Resolve

Why China Will Never Bow to the U.S.: History, Humiliation, and National Resolve

If you're trying to understand modern China — not just as a state but as a civilizational force — you can’t ignore two defining historical traumas: The Great Famine and The Century of Humiliation. These are not just historical footnotes. They are core memories of the nation, shaping how

The Price of Progress: China’s Industrial Rise and the Forgotten Cost of 50 Million Lives

The Price of Progress: China’s Industrial Rise and the Forgotten Cost of 50 Million Lives

When we marvel at China’s dominance in global manufacturing, often surpassing even Germany’s famed industrial capacity, we rarely pause to ask: 💭 What was the real cost of that transformation? The truth is uncomfortable—and often omitted from polite economic discussions. China’s rise as an industrial powerhouse was