Ai Weiwei was a typical Chinese person when he lived in China. However, since he stayed in the United States for 12 years before returning, it seemed to have changed him to become a more outspoken and 'western minded' critique. I am personally a socialist and a left wing, I normally align myself to 'Singapore/China' like nations where national security over western human rights are key to society. In this case Ai Weiwei seemed to have shifted to a more individualistic alignment which is typical of a western society. I do believe Ai Weiwei is not being content with his life; he was a victim of himself (being too overtly outspoken in the wrong situations). In the first place, complaining about your nation is the first step to victimising oneself in a socialist nation like Singapore or China.
TOK wise, this case of influence from other nations and art is very important to human sciences and even politics. When one visits and resides in a new country with completely different political orientations it messes up ones mind and society. For instance, socialist nations seek national security by using methods that western democracies criticise them as 'violations'. As soon people of socialist nations step into a world of 'more' freedom, they change. They then bring the message back to their socialist nation and hope their country will eventually do the same. However, China as a socialist nation has the Communist Party as the Emperor, there is still something cultural about its standing as China's ruler. Why are we so supportive of democracies? Why are nations like Japan, UK and France under the 'blue' while Russia, Iran or China the 'reds'. Did the end of the cold war made socialism unfavourable? Does culture determine our political standings. If so, do other cultures change that?
How far do morals and ethics influence our political standings, and how are they changed/criticised if they crossover?
Reply
Leave a Reply.
Directions
1. Read the article. 2. Write your thoughts. 3. Begin your post with a Knowledge Issue (KI). 4. See me or Mr. Jones if you need help with your KI.
RSS Feed