This is a comprehensive study beginning about 30 000 years ago with the paleolithic age through to 1960 when Korea’s first president, Rhee, had to step down after public demonstrations. The author included the ancient tribes to the ancient Silla era, then detailed the rulers during the Koguryo, Paekche and Silla dynasties. The final dynasty, the Yi Dynasty, sometimes referred to as the Josean Dynasty ended when the last king mysteriously died during Japanese occupation.
In his search for an alternative narrative of the people of northern Burma, the Wa, journalist Winn, probes the CIA and DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) as well as the indigenous Wa who have supplied the world with the majority of drugs from their poppy fields. Saw Lu is a high ranking official with the Wa administration whom Winn learns the history of the Wa and about Saw Lu’s fight to change their poppy growing fields into lawful crops.
This is not only an insight into the Wa administration and the Burmese government, but the workings of the CIA and DEA and how the interference of the US government affected the Wa’s present standing. Well worth reading.
This is a very difficult book to read. It’s not the language—it’s the content. But an important present day view especially important for all women as it explores misogynistic software such as Deepfakes and Metaverse as well as the long term influences this has on men and therefore women’s safety and relationships. There are also chapters on sex robots, image based sexual abuse that is rampant. For example, in Korea, women fear using public washrooms because men are placing hidden cameras in them. Then the author fact checks AI and finds it is not always correct. Additionally, it is stereotyping its responses.
Well written and researched. I highly recommend this book.
This informative book is an eye opener for those purchasing from Amazon. It not only details the company’s treatment of its workers and its unscrupulous business practices, but also Jeff Bezos’s future plans are frightening. Although repetitive at times and focuses mainly on the company’s effect on the book industry, it is still an important read.
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