Comments on: feasting

By: AcouSvnt

AcouSvnt — Sat, 29 Jan 2005 22:22:43 +0000

On the “honest day’s labor” quote:
An honest day of lying to people, you mean? God forbid you need to brush up your truth-telling skills.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 03:00:44 +0000

The incredible thing that I noticed in Malayasia was that all the books in prime spots in the book stores were all self help manuals as opposed to novels etc that you find in the UK.

By: Andreas

Andreas — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:49:20 +0000

U r coming to Malaysia? I would be honoured to meet you in person!!! Send me a mail, if you are interested in some great food places outside the “normal” touristic environment!

By: David Parmet

David Parmet — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:09:16 +0000

Preserving agents.. hehe … sounds like preservative. As in enbalmed.

By: Dick

Dick — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 07:47:35 +0000

I have done business in Singapore, Japan, China, Hong Kong (while still HMS colony), Tawian & Malaysia — including producing part of the hand-over ceremonies in HK and the dedication of the Menara KL (Kuala Lumpur Tower). Although a sponge for ideas, I have found that the cultures as a whole are somewhat resistant to change.
I could go on for hours, if you want more let me know.

By: Roman

Roman — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 01:19:21 +0000

I am French and I understand your worries about preserving agents. Sometimes I find it really hard to imagine a future in France, and sometimes I looks very clear.
My country is certainly not changing as fast as developing countries in the Pacific rim.
At least in appearence for an occasional traveller with a superficial look, France is looking at the past more than the future.
Actually your questionning is more: What is modernity ?
If modernity is getting more technology in your life, I must admit that we are a few years behind, say, the Japanese.
If modernity is thinking about the meaning of life, we are centuries late comparing to indian gurus.
What I like about my country is that you are allowed to pursue what you want.
If you are running after money or the latest technologies, you are free and encouraged to do so.
But you also have the right to be what you want to be, especially because many of us learn to deal with economic pressures.
Our modernity is just different. Actually, cultural mindsets evolve much slower than appearences.
I think we are in France more interested in art, music, litterature, movies, cultures, nature, science. And we still gently try to be creative in these fiels. I must admit we could be more creative for sure.
Singapore looks very modern; Singaporeans are very conservative (sorry, they are just different, and I like Singaporeans a lot anyway)
We are all very different
We live in a very diverse world and the globalization won’t change that.
I try not to worry about the future, It’s just a loss of time.
It’s our western (americanized) minstet that tells us there are winners and losers on this planet.
You can see where this leads.
What are you running after Hugh ?
http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/worries/

By: Peter Cooper

Peter Cooper — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:31:13 +0000

Do you not get the connection or do you not care that gunning after companies is gunning people’s jobs?
Oh, and regarding this.. let’s forget all the marketing speak for a minute and realise that things sometimes have to be dismantled for the common good. The above defence has been — and is still — used by cigarette companies, oil companies, and all the rest Sure, talentless advertising hacks need to eat, but perhaps they should look at more wholesome career choices.

By: Peter Cooper

Peter Cooper — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:25:52 +0000

Plan to be there by March 1st, though I might leave earlier.
Ah, but you are going to the Geek Dinner on the 24th, right?

By: Sivin Kit

Sivin Kit — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:19:56 +0000

one thing for sure .. you’ll definately be feasting in Malaysia. Enjoy! I’m a Malaysian we know how to feast!

By: hugh macleod

hugh macleod — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:24:41 +0000

Damn, Mamagiggle, I wish it WAS hyperbole

By: mamagiggle

mamagiggle — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 22:59:47 +0000

Oy the hyperbole!
re: the blogcard
Ideas are interesting, the people having them are secondarily interesting.
Brands are symbolic and a good symbol can inspire the right kind of mind.
purpose is what purpose does.
Cheers.

By: Joe Dombroski

Joe Dombroski — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 22:04:17 +0000

I think it could also be argued that collectivist cultures (which are more likely to be around the Pacific Rim) are going to be generally more receptive to opportunities to increase dialogue whereas individualistic cultures (more likely to be on the Atlantic) are a bit put off by the idea of recognizing we don’t live in isolation. (VERY basic overview on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualist)
You might be interested in a comparative study of trust formation in the different societies that was done at the University of Hawaii (http://marketing.byu.edu/htmlpages/ccrs/proceedings99/huff.htm). After all, your market for something to believe in relies on trust in that belief, right?