Month: February 2020

Brexit & Zero-Sum Games

by Christopher O'Shaughnessy, posted in Globalization, Identity

Pordenone, Italy https://youtu.be/pNlXzusw49M I recently flew through London’s Heathrow airport, and I happened to land on the first day of the UK’s official withdrawal from the European Union. I must admit, I didn’t necessarily feel like things felt any more British than usual… which isn’t surprising. But it made me think about the reality that … Continue reading Brexit & Zero-Sum Games

Global Village

by Christopher O'Shaughnessy, posted in Globalization, Identity

Dubai, United Arab Emirates https://youtu.be/kHV8aYRkMvk This week I am in Dubai, and one thing that I always try to make time for while in Dubai is a stop at Global Village. Global Village is a pretty large park on the outskirts of the city that recreates famous architecture, food, and even dances from various countries … Continue reading Global Village