The possession of a world reserve currency can lead to opportunities in borrowing but also creates gaps in wealth and education, often leading to internal or external conflicts and a potential shift in the world order.
The cultural differences between North Korea and South Korea are a result of their different systems, not the IQ or culture of their people. The system defines the nation's success, as shown by North Korea's lack of prosperity despite the intelligence of its people.
The speaker shares about his experience of living with Japanese families for a year and going to a Japanese school with 5000 students as the only American kid. He also talks about the hierarchy followed during bowing in Japanese culture.
Learning multiple programming languages can make you a better programmer and designer as it helps you think and understand foreign cultures. The weight of five languages is not necessary, the most important is the second language.
China is often portrayed as a monolithic entity, but it is actually comprised of diverse regions and individuals with varying backgrounds and ages. While there are leaders at different levels of government, effective communication and coordination still require understanding and navigating this diversity.