Yeah, we GOT that China. Dab.
But seriously though. Why does the news media seem to always feel the need to push this narrative of nations being in competition with each other? It seems so 20th century.
But seriously though. Why does the news media seem to always feel the need to push this narrative of nations being in competition with each other? It seems so 20th century.
I'm not sure about the U.S., but from my personal experience working in a multi-national industry, and also being East Asian myself, patriotism is a huge motivational factor, especially when it comes to beating "rival" countries. (Prime example: Korea vs Japan).
This is how you get your budget cut. Competition forces tough decisions and turns long-term strategic aims into near-term threats.
Early 20th century, I might add.
This is one of the reasons why they're losing so much trust.
Sorry, but this is the actual bullshit narrative. Most media outlets, especially ones that Trump loves to rail against, are reporting record profits. That, to me, shows that people trust them more than ever.
Competition around destructive or hateful things is bad.
I'm OK with another space race, but not another nuclear arms race.
The space race was basically a PR veneer over part of the nuclear arms race.