This post, which contains solely my views on Jordan Peterson’s “Not beautiful” comment on Yumi Nu in one of his Twitter posts in 2021 rather than my thoughts about “social media training,” is indeed long overdue. However, I did not have a blog then, and no media outlet was willing to accept my pitch. Given … Read more
In recent years, attempts at decolonizing the university curriculum have gained momentum. An increasing number of scholars believe that the embrace of Western civilization reinforces a white supremacist worldview. To the extent that Western classical education has a history that promulgates racism against non-white people and cultures, they argue that classics—a discipline involving the study … Read more
Ideological possession is dangerous and it happens among the radicals on both left and right ends of the political spectrum. To put it in a layperson’s terms, it refers to the blind and uncritical embrace of any ideas or beliefs, which leave no room for disagreement or even discussion. This phenomenon is commonplace in democratic as … Read more
(Race-driven narratives are harmful but the (far) leftists keep promoting them. I wanted to get this piece published in March 2023 but could not find it a home in the leftwing media channels catered to the “woke” crowds) Malaysia-born actress Michelle Yeoh became the very first Asian woman to win the Best Actress Award at … Read more