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Asia Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Asia Times
The real meaning of Japan's 'men without chests'
' The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts. The right defense against false sentiments is to inculcate just sentiments. By starving the sensibility of our pupils, we only make them easier prey to the propagandist when he comes. ' -C.S. Lewis, 'The Abolition of Man' A recent article published in Asia Times , written by the author Han Feizi (which I presume is a pseudonym), used a phrase that caught my attention. The author spoke of 'men without chests,' a phrase used by Francis Fukuyama in 'The End of History and the Last Man.' The article was the second of a multi-part series titled an 'Asia without America' and presents a (compelling) case that the American military, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the political and cultural occupation of Japan have been corrupting post-war Japan since the founding of the Liberal Democratic Party in 1955. The author hopes for the possibility of a 'Tang renaissance' in Japan in which a truer and more authentic Japan would emerge if only America's influence was withdrawn. Han Feizi writes, 'Japan has everything to gain from America's military departure and rebuilding a nation of men with chests.' If this essay can be understood in any way as a disagreement, it is a subtle one, since I do not seek to contradict Han Feizi's basic thesis of America's corrupting influence on the soul of Japanese culture. It is the usage of the phrase 'men without chests' where I take particular issue. When Fukuyama speaks of 'men without chests', he is referring to the middle component of Plato's tripartite soul, which is composed of the head ( logos , reason) chest ( thymos , spiritedness) and bowels ( eros , appetite). However, from reading Fukuyama alone, it would be easy to make the assumption that thymos means almost exclusively 'ambition' and 'desire for recognition.' Fukuyama writes, 'Plato's thymos is… nothing other than the psychological seat of Hegel's desire for recognition' and that ' thymos typically, but not inevitably, drives men to seek recognition.' The original meaning of thymos in the Phaedrus does indeed include the desire for recognition, but certainly not exclusively so. Fukuyama, perhaps in the interest of supporting his argument, heavily overemphasizes this aspect. When Socrates was sentenced to death for 'corrupting the youth of Athens,' he exhibited no signs of discontent or remorse at the prospect of dying in infamy and disrepute. If Socrates is to be regarded as a role model for Plato's ideal man, then what he meant by thymos cannot be how Fukuyama interprets it. Han Feizi, while disagreeing with Fukuyama in other areas, seems to accept Fukuyama's interpretation of thymos at face value. As a result, the philosophical foundations of Han Feizi's otherwise incisive analysis may suffer from a kind of linguistic photocopying that strays quite far from the original meaning. Just as a 1-degree difference in direction can determine whether an airplane lands in Rome or Tunisia, the slightest nuance in our definitions can lead us to radically different conclusions. How we define ' thymos ' and 'men without chests' directly affects how we are to understand the cultural situation in Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which are currently experiencing, in Han Feizi's words, the 'nihilism and cultural anomie of end-state capitalism and liberal democracy.' Since this essay is largely in response to 'Part II: Japan's Tang renaissance', I also focus here primarily on Japan. Fukuyama took the phrase 'men without chests' from C.S. Lewis's 1943 essay 'The Abolition of Man. ' It is important to understand that when Lewis advocated for 'men with chests' he was never thinking about the relative breadth of one's pectoral muscles. The term 'men' here referred to general humanity and was not as gender-specific as it would be interpreted today. Insofar as Lewis did specifically refer to men, his vision for masculinity was arguably much more holistic. For Lewis, 'men without chests' were men (and women) who lacked integrated sentiment about reality—what Iain McGilchrist would call a balance between the left and right brain hemispheres, and others may call 'emotional intelligence.' 'The Abolition of Man'is about the abolition of humanity, not strictly the abolition of masculinity. Lewis provides the example of Coleridge, who once observed two tourists admiring a waterfall: one said it was 'pretty' and the other thought it was 'sublime.' For Coleridge, the tourist who called the waterfall sublime had a more proper response. Lewis does not use this example to be a snob about sophisticated literary vocabulary. He segues from this example to argue that the real purpose of education is to cultivate 'proper sentiments' that are appropriate to the contemplated object—a project that Lewis considered inseparable from the cultivation of virtue itself and a necessary component of civilization. Men (humanity) ought to be moved by a landscape, a narrative, or a line of poetry in a certain way; to remain unmoved would be the equivalent to a dead nerve, even a moral defect. While physicality is not totally irrelevant here, Lewis's clarion call for broad-chested men was not primarily so that they can bench-press 200 pounds but so that they could accommodate a large heart : that is, to feel and explore all of reality more deeply. It is not so that they can pursue 'Fukuyamian' thymos (like samurais committing hara-kiri) but true Platonic thymos, where the heart serves as the liaison between the head and the bowels. 'Men with chests,' therefore, should not recall the likes of Donald Trump, but rather someone more like Saint Augustine: 'our souls are like a house–too small for You [God] to enter, but we pray that You enlarge it.' Interestingly, when Lewis writes about what these 'just sentiments' should entail, he does not appeal to Platonic thymos or even his own Christian theology but the Tao (道) of Chinese philosophy. Although Lewis himself was not a scholar of Sinology or the Sinosphere, my own specialization can testify that his invocation of the Tao is quite appropriate. Chinese thought is deeply rooted in what might be called 'affect-centered ethics.' While foundational texts such as Lao Zi's 'Dao De Jing ' and Confucius's 'Analects ' differ in terms of method, they are nonetheless both in basic agreement that the way to the Tao begins with learning to feel 'appropriately.' I need only cite the very first passage from the 'Analects ' as evidence: 'The Master said: To study and at due times to practice what one has studied, is this not a pleasure ? When friends come from distant places, is this not a joy? To remain unsoured when his talents are unrecognized, is this not fitting for a gentleman [ junzi ]?' [emphasis added.] The Confucian method of education advocates rigorous memorization, something that is still widely practiced in China today, as well as many other Confucian-influenced Asian countries. But mere memorization itself was never the end goal. The end goal could be summed up in that single rhetorical question: 'Is this not a pleasure?' It was not pleasure per se that was the goal, but rather proper pleasure cultivated to align with the Tao. If you have only learned to recite a line of poetry from Li Bai or Du Fu but not learned to delight in it, Confucius would probably say his project had failed. If, on the other hand, you remain bitter because your talents go unrecognized, it is also a sign that your sentiments have not yet been properly cultivated. You have not become a real 'superior person' ( junzi ). This is true thymos in the original Platonic sense: the education of the heart. Not only does Confucius's delight in learning have nothing to do with the drive for recognition, but Confucius even explicitly states that the sign of a true junzi is precisely the absence of this desire . His vision for the completed junzi was the individual whose natural desires were completely within the bounds of ritual, and therefore needed no suppression or restraint: The Master said: When I was 15, I set my heart on learning. At 30, I took my stand. At 40, I was without confusion. At 50, I knew the command of Heaven. At 60, I heard it with a compliant ear. At 70, I follow the desires of my heart and do not overstep the bounds. Lewis, as it turns out, is quite in agreement with Confucius here: 'Those who know the Tao can hold that to call children delightful or old men venerable is not simply to record a psychological fact about our own parental or filial emotions at the moment, but to recognize a quality which demands a certain response from us whether we make it or not.' One can see from this that the whole discussion of men, with or without their chests, has been missing the point. I blame Fukuyama for this misunderstanding, not Han Feizi. Fukuyama co-opted the term 'men without chests' to mean 'men without thymos ' and by thymos he meant 'the primeval drive for recognition and glory which is present in ancient civilization but is now eclipsed by modern liberal democracy.' Fukuyama does not see 'men without chests' as necessarily problematic—since thymos (under his definition) is the primary cause for history's bloody wars. Han Feizi (if I understand him correctly) does since it has turned the land of 'samurai warriors and hardened salarymen' into 'a theme park filled with kawaii anime, Pokemon, Super Mario and schoolgirl manga.' It is not entirely true that postwar Japan can be reduced to these extremes. No culture is that simple. Neither the wistful regret of Haruki Murakami nor the fiery samurai passions of Yukio Mishimia should be seen as examples of what it means to have a chest or to not have one. For this reason, it is not clear what Han Feizi means for Japan to be liberated from its 'bonsai pot' and become 'men with chests' again. If the rape of Nanjing was an expression of Japan's thymos , we might prefer Fukuyama's world to it—the world happily denuded of thymos via liberal democracy. But was this hideous act really a true expression of samurai culture, or a betrayal of Japan's own Bushidō (武士道) code of conduct? If the latter, we may be much closer to locating the real heart of culture from which we could craft a vision for Japan's 'Tang renaissance.' The final kanji character ' dō ' (道) is in fact a direct loanword from the Chinese Tao. If there is anyone who carries the seeds of Japan's 'Tang renaissance,' I suggest Hayao Miyazaki as a candidate, the legendary creator of classic films such as 'Spirited Away ', 'My Neighbor Totoro ' and 'Princes Mononoke .' There is a distinct Confucian flavor in all of these films, one that prioritizes relationships, mutual respect and the balance of reason, intuition and emotion. The heroes and heroines of Miyazaki are not hyper-masculine glory seekers or listless, dispirited recluses. They are real men, and real women, with 'chests,' with thymos and eros balanced and directed by Logos, or the Tao. This was Lewis's interpretation of Confucius and Plato. Without these kinds of full-chested men so defined, we should not expect Japan or anyone else to experience any kind of real cultural renaissance in our lifetimes. Raymond Dokupil holds a Master's degree in Asian Studies from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
New COVID variant found in Washington
(Photo by Tang) A new COVID-19 variant fueling a global rise in cases has been detected in Washington, but health officials aren't too concerned. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the variant in a sample collected May 15 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to the state Department of Health. As of Thursday morning, that's been the only case confirmed in Washington, and it's unclear whether the May 15 case was in a state resident or a visitor. The case was found through the CDC's Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance that detects COVID through voluntary nasal swabs and wastewater samples at a number of American airports. Washington is one of a handful of states where a case has been reported. As its prevalence has grown quickly around the world, the World Health Organization has designated the new variant, NB.1.8.1, as one 'under monitoring.' NB.1.8.1 is fueling a spike in infections and hospitalizations in China, for example. But the organization believes the variant doesn't lead to more severe illness than current versions of the virus. Local health officials agree. 'In general, I think that there's low concern,' said Dr. Herbert Duber, regional medical officer with the state Department of Health. 'But I think with any new variants, we really do need to monitor them.' Current vaccines are expected to remain effective against NB.1.8.1. But the new variant comes as the Trump administration has shifted vaccination guidelines. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week that the CDC would no longer recommend the COVID vaccine for healthy children or pregnant women. The Trump administration has also limited eligibility for the vaccine, holding it should only be given to people over 65 or those with risk factors from other medical conditions. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would require new testing to prove the shots are effective for younger people. Critics see these moves as unnecessary and dangerous. Less than one in five Washingtonians received a COVID vaccine booster this season, according to state data.
The Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Pressing need for underpass in Penang
ONCE a quiet neighbourhood, Mount Erskine in northwestern George Town, Penang, is historically known for its Chinese cemeteries and low-rise homes. Before the early 2000s, the area had basic infrastructure and a laid-back, suburban feel. But as George Town became increasingly dense, developers began transforming the suburb into a hub of high-rise developments and modern living. Traffic at a standstill along Jalan Gottlieb in George Town, Penang. Today, one of its main roads – Lebuhraya Halia – leads into a vertical neighbourhood of private condominiums and affordable high-rises. Situated between George Town and Batu Ferringhi, this area is a strategic choice for middle-class and upwardly-mobile families. Mohamad Haziq: Riding a motorcycle is the only way to avoid being stuck in traffic from Jelutong to Tanjung Tokong. However, this growing appeal has also led to bottlenecks and a pressing need for improved infrastructure. Rapid development here as well as along its supporting roads have resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak hours. Residents have, for years, voiced their concerns but traffic still remains their main grievance. Congestion relief plan The Jalan Burma–Jalan Gottlieb–Jalan Bagan Jermal–Jalan Mount Erskine intersection serves as a crucial access route for Tanjung Bungah and Tanjung Tokong residents heading to the southwest district or mainland via either the Penang Bridge or second Penang Bridge. Tang's commute from Bayan Lepas to her workplace in Tanjung Tokong, results in her spending hours caught in traffic. In 2019, Penang Island City Council (MBPP) announced plans to build an underpass at the intersection to address persistent traffic woes. At the time, traffic flow in the area was described as 'messy during peak hours,' and the city council projected a daily traffic volume of up to 58,500 vehicles by 2024, based on a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) report. Additionally, around 10,000 new housing units were built in and around Mount Erskine, Jalan Fettes and Jalan Lembah Permai. Earlier this year, the underpass project was one of eight Penang initiatives being considered for funding by Economy Ministry. Woo: MBPP submitted details on the scale and impact of the underpass project to the Federal Government for funding. Penang infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the underpass was essential to ease traffic flow, especially for those living along the Tanjung Tokong and Tanjung Bungah residential corridor. He said the project would cost RM35mil, with land acquisition requiring another RM23.9mil. He added that the land acquisition process, for the 700m stretch from Jalan Mount Erskine to Jalan Burma (up to Adventist Hospital), had been completed. The acquisition involved 20 lots totalling 4,430sq m – two owned by MBPP, two belonging to the Federal Government and 16 with private owners. The state government is currently awaiting the project's official approval from the Federal Government under the 13th Malaysia Plan. 'If the Federal Government does not approve it, the state will consider other options to proceed with construction,' Zairil said when contacted by StarMetro. Zairil: Land acquisition is completed for the 700m stretch from Jalan Mount Erskine to Jalan Burma (up to Adventist Hospital). Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo said the area served as a vital artery for daily commuters travelling between residential neighbourhoods, schools and the city centre. Recognising the urgency of the issue, he said MBPP had submitted details on the scale and impact of the underpass project to the Federal Government for funding. 'The area, along with its connecting roads, has long been a source of heavy congestion, especially during peak hours. 'Bottlenecks not only cause significant delays but also affect the quality of life for residents and road users,' he said. He added that bottlenecks also increased travel time, fuel consumption and carbon emissions. 'As urban traffic continues to worsen, timely intervention is crucial to prevent further strain on Penang's transportation network. 'The plan's success will depend on intergovernmental collaboration and prioritisation of infrastructure investments that directly benefit the people,' said Woo. He said the project, if approved, would mark a significant step forward in addressing traffic woes and improving mobility for thousands of road users. Commuting struggles A company chief operating officer Jasmon Lim, 42, who lives in Tanjung Bungah and commutes daily to and from work on the mainland in Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai, is constantly stuck in traffic. 'I drive from Tanjung Bungah to Batu Kawan and back, usually during peak hours, every day. 'Just getting out of Tanjung Bungah and passing Gurney Drive takes about 30 minutes. 'Traffic starts building up near the Tanjung Tokong area and is slow moving from there,' he said. Lim said he first noticed traffic worsening about eight years ago due to significant development, including a surge in new housing projects in the area. 'Ideally, the road should have a few more lanes to accommodate the increased traffic, but it still only has two,' he said. 'With all the new high-rise developments, it has become a high-density zone. 'Years ago, there were fewer condominiums and buildings.' Lim said it could sometimes take him up to two hours to get home from Batu Kawan, depending on the time. 'There are times when traffic is at a complete standstill on the way back to Tanjung Bungah. 'An underpass from Jalan Burma and Jalan Mount Erskine will help divert traffic and ease congestion significantly. 'Measures taken to divert traffic away from this stretch, especially during peak hours, will make a huge difference for commuters. 'It would be ideal to reroute traffic onto main roads and away from densely populated areas. 'I really hope the project starts soon,' he said. Pharmacist Tang Shin Wei, 28, commutes daily from Bayan Lepas to her workplace in Fettes Park, Tanjung Tokong, which is almost to the opposite end of the island. On bad days, it takes her up to an hour and a half to get home. 'When I leave work during peak hours, around 4.45pm or 5.45pm, it becomes really exhausting. 'I am usually stuck in near-standstill traffic, inching forward through the Mount Erskine, Bayan Lepas and Jelutong areas,' she said. Tang once tried avoiding the congestion by following shortcuts suggested by her navigation app. 'It did guide me to a supposedly faster route, but it took me through a residential area where cars were parked everywhere. 'It was hard to navigate, and I ended up wasting more time trying to squeeze past parked vehicles,' she said, adding that she now preferred staying on the main road because she knew where she was headed. Store manager Mohamad Haziq Abdul Rahim, 31, who lives in Jelutong and works in Tanjung Tokong, said riding a motorcycle was the only way he could avoid being stuck in traffic. 'This area always has heavy traffic. Even near my house, it is packed with cars. 'I may be using a motorcycle, but I still have to go through traffic, and sometimes manoeuvring around these cars takes up time,' he said. Mohamad Haziq still chooses to ride his motorcycle to work even when it rains, as he finds it too stressful driving a car through the traffic in Jelutong, Jalan Masjid Negeri and Mount Erskine. He has also noticed an increase in traffic in the area in recent years. 'There have been more developments, eateries and shopping spots around here. 'That has brought more people to this side of the island, and traffic has worsened. 'There are days when I am just glad I am already at work and not stuck in a car on the main road. 'There are only a few narrow lanes, and that just adds to the congestion,' he pointed out. Mohamad Haziq said he hoped plans were in place to fix or expand the roads. 'Something has to be done,' he said. 'There are just too many cars on the road now. We need to cater to the growing population here.'
USA Today
4 days ago
- Health
- USA Today
How to safely have sex while pregnant, according to health experts
How to safely have sex while pregnant, according to health experts Show Caption Hide Caption Preeclampsia: Symptoms, causes and treatments Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy. Self Improved Being pregnant doesn't have to put a pause on your sex life. Sure, it may change your sex drive or comfort levels. But from a health and safety perspective, the good news is that "most people can safely have sex while pregnant," says Dr. Karen Tang, author of "It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told)." For the record, health experts say it's completely normal if you or your partner don't feel like having sex while pregnant, for any reason. The key is keeping an open dialogue about how you're feeling, and any worries about how the current pregnancy could impact your sex life as a couple. But if you are interested in learning the dos and don'ts of having sex while pregnant, Tang is answering your FAQs. 'Pregnancy nose' videos go viral. Here's the problem with the trend. Can you have sex during pregnancy? In most cases, there's no need to worry about vaginal penetration, sperm or orgasms hurting a "normally-developing pregnancy," she adds. The uterine muscles and amniotic fluid are there to protect the baby, according to the Mayo Clinic. But there are certain cases in which a doctor might suggest putting a pause on bedroom activity. Conditions that might lead an OB/GYN to recommend against having sex, according to Tang, include an early cervical dilation or weakening, concern about risk of uterine infection, placenta covering the opening of the cervix, a history of early labor, leaking amniotic fluid or experiencing vaginal bleeding. Folate is crucial for prenatal care. But it could also prolong your life. When to stop sex during pregnancy As long as your doctor has said you don't have any of the aforementioned conditions that could make sex during pregnancy unsafe, you're fine to have sex throughout your pregnancy, experts say. Ultimately, pregnancy sex should be discussed on a personal basis with your doctor, who can offer guidance depending on your unique situation, Tang says. Condoms obviously aren't needed to prevent pregnancy if you already are pregnant, but the Mayo Clinic notes that condom usage is vital if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection, or if either of you have sex with a new partner while pregnant, as an STI can cause serious health issues for you and the baby.
Tatler Asia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
How this ex-rock vocalist created an AI to turn you into art
Hope in a guitar case Tang's band name, Pandora, was no coincidence. 'I thought it was a beautiful thing,' Tang says. 'Though life is fraught with tragedy and struggle, one thing always remains: hope.' With his bandmates, he brought different musical ideas into perfect pitch. Although their most popular song, Can You Give Me An Answer? , was a melancholic ballad, Tang admits he prefers uplifting music because he wants to offer hope to people, which aligns with the band's founding mission. Above Hong Kong indie band Pandora performed its original music 'Can You Give Me An Answer?' in the final of the Parkland Top Band Competition 2012 (Video: Parkland Music) Performing live was a transformative experience that shaped his confidence and taught him to be mindful—something he has carried into his business career. 'If I say, 'put your hands up', and no one does, that's fine,' he says. 'I learned not to let my actions depend on other people's reactions. I simply own it.' The five-member band stayed together for about four years, performing at over 100 shows. They disbanded in 2014 but regrouped in 2017, led by one of the original members with a new line-up. Read more: Tired of online shopping scams in Malaysia? TikTok Shop's #ShopSafe campaign shares government-approved tips for a safer experience Building with purpose After earning a master's in international management from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2016, Tang spent several years working in consultancy and strategy roles. He quickly became disillusioned, especially in contrast to the passion he felt while performing on stage. 'Looking at numbers felt soulless,' he says. So he asked himself a defining question: 'If I were to dedicate 100 per cent of my life to something with the goal of creating a lasting impact in this world, what would I want to create?' Through reflection, he found his north star: to build something that combined his three core passions of creativity, technology and business. Above In 2022, organised an art show at the shopping mall K11 Musea in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui (Photo: Instagram/Kelvin Tang) That clarity became the foundation for Tang's first concept was a global museum app that allowed users to browse and interact with content from a vast network of participating museums worldwide for free, serving as their source of inspiration . It never took off, as investors believed monetising it would be difficult. Undeterred, he launched an AI-powered mobile app for an art marketplace in 2021 to help artists sell their physical and NFT (non-fungible token) works with fairer commissions. When the market for digital collectables cooled, Tang knew it was time to shift again. Read more: Slate is the affordable EV pickup that can transform into an SUV Personalisation at scale At one of its early projects, generated Van Gogh-style NFTs from user-submitted photos. The activation caught the attention of event sponsor HSBC, which later became first business-to-business client. Over the years, the company created a wide range of personalised products for companies to engage with clients. It developed a suite of AI-powered photo booths that could 'generate branded art on the fly' unlike others in the market, which mostly relied on templates. product development is driven by customer needs, using proprietary AI pipelines and agents. 'We only build stuff customers explicitly request or that we're sure they'll need soon,' he says. One day, Tang hopes, anyone could walk into a space, upload a photo, choose a style and walk out with a one-of-a-kind gift with its support. Though Tang is now focused on scaling his generative AI business, the performer in him still lingers. 'Do I see myself performing again? Yes, I do,' he says. 'I love performing, I love the creative process, but I would like to make it synergistic with my company and my network of artists to deliver unique value to the audience.' The mic may be down now, but the show is far from over. Read more: More than make-up: Unlock meaningful moments with this phygital lipstick Quick takes We asked Kelvin Tang a series of rapid-fire questions, covering topics from tattoos to favourite superpowers to get a glimpse into how his mind works. You have several tattoos. What was your first and when did you get it? Kelvin Tang (KT): It was at the end of Covid. I turned 30 in 2022 and looking in the mirror, I thought, 'If I don't have any tattoos, it's not me.' As a kid, whenever I played video games that let me customise my avatar, I'd always cover it in tattoos. Now, whenever I travel somewhere meaningful, I get a tattoo to commemorate the experience and draw inspiration from it. I wanted my first one done in Hong Kong. I asked myself, who would be the most iconic person to tattoo me here? I thought, 'How amazing would it be if the artist who tattooed David Beckham did it?' Beckham's one of my favourite footballers. So I reached out to the tattooist, who happens to be very involved in Buddhist philosophy, and told him I wanted something that symbolised Zen, a mindset of peace and calmness. Do you plan first or act first? KT: That ties back to my latest tattoo, Festina Lente. It was the motto of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. It means 'think thoroughly, act fast.' If you only act quickly, you make foolish decisions. If you overthink, you get stuck in analysis paralysis. Augustus knew the optimal approach was to think deeply and then move decisively. Read more: The gen AI gamble: why it makes your team more productive but also bored Above Tang and artist Danny Casale, also known as Coolman Coffeedan, at the K11 Art Mall in Shanghai (Photo: Instagram/Kelvin Tang) Which artists would you like to give a shout-out to? KT: I must shout out Coolman Coffeedan, Danny Casale. He's a good friend. Our friendship shows that beautiful, harmonious relationships can exist at a grassroots level between the US, Hong Kong, China and beyond. If you could have one superpower, what would it be? KT: Teleportation, without a doubt. I could pop in and out if I had a campaign in the US. If I want to visit friends in London, I can go there. It's a practical choice for now. If I had unlimited resources for a private jet, I would consider a different superpower altogether. Now, meet more Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from the Technology sector. NOW READ What if your toothbrush could help fight poverty and grow a forest? Plastic roads? This startup's mission is to make plastic waste into sustainable bricks for roads No jump scares, no problem: this horror filmmaker can terrify you without the shocks
