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Intercultural Journal #7 | Reflection
I think that because this is the last journal for the class, I should reflect on my growth over the past seven weeks. Let me start by listing some of the things I learned in this course: Something is better than nothing, everything is a process Always have a smile on your face Get through…
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Intercultural Journal #6 | Comfort
I was in Shanghai the other day and was just people-watching. I was observing Chinese people of all demographics, and they all seemed comfortable. I relate this experience to my time in Japan to say that many people of all demographics were also comfortable. What I mean by being ācomfortableā is being a part of…
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Intercultural Journal #5 | Misunderstandings
Thereās a Conflict. As a foreigner in China, I naturally face challenges with the language. But Iām trying. Not trying my hardest, maybe, but Iām putting in the effort. What baffles me, however, is a behavior I encounter sometimesāwhy is it that when I express that I donāt understand something in Chinese, the response is…
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Intercultural Journal #4 | Talking to Locals
Today I want to talk about my trip to Suzhou. Obviously, it was a beautiful sight. My classmate and I went to see two main things: ē½åøå (Master of the Nets Garden) and äøę¹ä¹éØ (The Gate to the East/Gate of the Orient). We both didnāt know what exactly to do, or where exactly to go…
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Intercultural Journal #3 | Culture and Childhood
I want to take this journal entry to talk about something more closely related to my journey as a child of two cultures: American and Pakistani. I previously wrote about this in a course last year, and I will quote it directly below. Today, I want to add to it. I had a conversation with…
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Intercultural Journal #1 | Finding Home in a World of Flavors
Given that this is the first journal entry, I find it important to give some context on my identity. This will better inform the reader of my thoughts and perspectives. I grew up a son of Pakistani immigrants in the US. Iām from New Jersey, and I love everything about it there; we have four…
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Background
Hi there! My name is Ace, and Iām thrilled to welcome you to my ePortfolio documenting my journey as an American discovering the vibrant city of Suzhou, China. This blog is a window into my experiences, reflections, and growth as I explore this remarkable cultural landscape. As part of my intercultural studies, Iāll be journaling…
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Working Paper | ARISTOTLE ON AI: WHAT WOULD HE SAY?
ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence, whether intentional or not, has successfully permeated into every conversation. Its limitless, foreboding, efficiency, and most noteworthy quality of adaptability can be cause for concern: where does all this innovation lead to? Trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world is quite burdensome, especially when enhanced by tools that threaten to…
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TECHNOCRATIC TYRANNY: UNPACKING SHKLAR AND SANDEL’S INSIGHTS ON AI
In an era dominated by technological advancements and the propagation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), questions regarding state power, the common good, and the ethical implications of technocracy have become, and will continue to be, increasingly pertinent. Using the insights of Michael Sandel and Judith Shklar and from their works, The Tyranny of Merit: Whatās Become…
