in thread "Spenglerism with East Asian characteristics": Thinking of similarities, I think there are parallels in Liu Zhongjing's thought, at least as it regards ethnogenesis, with those of the roots-seeking movement in contemporary Chinese literature and film, as well as Taiwan native-place literature. These we... 12mo ago (collapse hidden) 22 Thinking of similari (view hidden) 22 Yes, reading it back, I contradicted myself more than once. I'm only going to get breezier and more superficial. Don't waste too much time on this. ... 12mo ago (collapse hidden) 22 Yes, reading it back (view hidden) 22 It seems like widespread rice and fish culture is enough an argument against distinct local traditions. Maybe we're talking past each other here, though. ... 12mo ago (collapse hidden) 22 It seems like widesp (view hidden) 22