Futurism
Futurism is a term that was first used to refer to the artistic movement that spawned out of Europe at the dawn of 20th century. The First World War spear headed a movement of mass industrial revolution and arms race that pushed the world out of creative and economical recession. Groups of artists particularly in Italy and Russia became obsessed with the rapid change and movement in hopes that it would bring a new and brighter future. They despised anything to do with tradition or the past.
The Futurists adorned the speed, rapid development of technology, the new noises of machinery and the rise of large urban centres as people migrated to cities for hopes of work and a future. It was an exciting era that sparked the first of modern living. To some extent, it is similar to what is happening in China now 100 years later.
I doubt, however, there are many contemporary Chinese Futurists in China due to their nature. I somehow feel the Futurists in China are the ones from abroad.
ASIA an egoless society
It seems new China is unaware of its potential. The young people wandering out of rural villages are finding themselves in unbelievable success in big cities. However, it is more of an occurance to them that they very modestly appreciate and are grateful for since they are now able to support their parents and family back home who have never imagined such affluence.
It is unsure whether this egolessness is a result of philosophical tradition (Confucianism, Buddhism etc) or general morality of the people, but it is a respectable trait that will bring them on top.
Chinese people are very grounded. They don't flaunt nor are they particularly assertive or individual go-getters. They often fear veering too far from the norm. The Western world particularly America promotes freedom and individuality, something that Chinese people don't quite get. China is a bundle of potential that does not realize it. It is the World that is realizing it and launching it's ego into the air.
Perhaps once China realizes its own creative, intellectual, political potential, there will be no stopping it. Regardless, everyone else is realizing it for them.
The Futurists adorned the speed, rapid development of technology, the new noises of machinery and the rise of large urban centres as people migrated to cities for hopes of work and a future. It was an exciting era that sparked the first of modern living. To some extent, it is similar to what is happening in China now 100 years later.
I doubt, however, there are many contemporary Chinese Futurists in China due to their nature. I somehow feel the Futurists in China are the ones from abroad.
ASIA an egoless society
It seems new China is unaware of its potential. The young people wandering out of rural villages are finding themselves in unbelievable success in big cities. However, it is more of an occurance to them that they very modestly appreciate and are grateful for since they are now able to support their parents and family back home who have never imagined such affluence.
It is unsure whether this egolessness is a result of philosophical tradition (Confucianism, Buddhism etc) or general morality of the people, but it is a respectable trait that will bring them on top.
Chinese people are very grounded. They don't flaunt nor are they particularly assertive or individual go-getters. They often fear veering too far from the norm. The Western world particularly America promotes freedom and individuality, something that Chinese people don't quite get. China is a bundle of potential that does not realize it. It is the World that is realizing it and launching it's ego into the air.
Perhaps once China realizes its own creative, intellectual, political potential, there will be no stopping it. Regardless, everyone else is realizing it for them.
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