Earlier quoted context omitted.
Probably "French researchers invent electric chopsticks". The fact we can identify "Japan" as an entity says a lot about the cultural weight it holds. Not a bad thing.
The bad thing is that the cultural weight Japan holds is based on myths, hearsay, misunderstandings, or lack of deep insights due to the language barrier. The image of Japan in the US and to a lesser extent in Europe is very far removed from reality.
‘Electric’ chopsticks that make food seem more salty
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#32Earlier quoted context omitted.
Probably "French researchers invent electric chopsticks". The fact we can identify "Japan" as an entity says a lot about the cultural weight it holds. Not a bad thing.
The bad thing is that the cultural weight Japan holds is based on myths, hearsay, misunderstandings, or lack of deep insights due to the language barrier. The image of Japan in the US and to a lesser extent in Europe is very far removed from reality.
It's not important, unless there are wars about it.
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#33Impressive, most minicomputers would probably break your arm if you tried to wear them on your wrist.
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#35Earlier quoted context omitted.
“Those whacky Japanese” is an anglophone news media trope.
Meanwhile, we get snuggies and loads of single purpose kitchen tools advertised on TV.
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#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
Probably "French researchers invent electric chopsticks". The fact we can identify "Japan" as an entity says a lot about the cultural weight it holds. Not a bad thing.
What if some of these "French researchers" are let's say Chinese citizens residing in France since finding homogenous research team is very unlikely? I'm quite annoyed with these constructions as foreigner living outside my home country when politicians/media always say Czech citizens this, Czech citizens that as if there were no residents with other citizenship affected by new laws/decisions.
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#37Earlier quoted context omitted.
> I’m sure we all could eat a bit less salt We could but there is some doubt about whether it is necessary, and if necessary, for whom.
Cite your sources, because there's plenty of sources that indicate health risks with high salt intake, especially later in life.
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#38Earlier quoted context omitted.
> I’m sure we all could eat a bit less salt We could but there is some doubt about whether it is necessary, and if necessary, for whom.
Cite your sources, because there's plenty of sources that indicate health risks with high salt intake, especially later in life.
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#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
The bad thing is that the cultural weight Japan holds is based on myths, hearsay, misunderstandings, or lack of deep insights due to the language barrier. The image of Japan in the US and to a lesser extent in Europe is very far removed from reality.
And everyone else thinks America is what they see on TV. It's not important, unless there are wars about it.