Private car companies such as Uber provide a tiered service: the black limo provides a superior service at a higher cost than Uberx or regular …
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Been working on a design experiment in, on, by and for China. The experiment was conducted within the following six rules: 1. It must engage people …
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Advertising for the movie Zeraf that heavy handedly explores Ethiopian and Chinese culture clash. Short review here. From one taxi driver – “attitudes will change …
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One of the benchmarks of a nation’s development is its perceived ability to explore unchartered territories – whether heading to the moon, or sending scientific …
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The role of sports, and particularly basketball in breaking down (and to some extent reinforcing) racial stereotypes in China, but certainly creating positive role models. …
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The Lebanese take their coffee seriously – literally a barista on every corner, even in the poorer suburbs. With the mobile coffee machines it feels …
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Everyone who leaves Shanghai Pudong has their ticket swiped by one of these machines as they pass through the security checkpoint – once your flight …
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One of those moments in a back-alleys of Lhasa – straight up breakdancing with the 8 – 12 year old crowd. Their parents will have …
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After a couple of days to wind down discussions in Lhasa it’s time to say mata ne to the research crew – next we meet …
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