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Reflections from Kunming, an unglobalized part of the world

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When is it helpful to experience some isolation, and can that prompt learning? Here are some reflections from Yunnan, a relatively unglobalized place.

It hasn’t been very long since I’ve moved to Hong Kong. Something I find odd but a relief is how familiar this city feels, even though I’ve not spent time here before. Coming from San Francisco and Manhattan, I find this city pretty straightforward to navigate. I don’t mean only in terms of finding my way through the streets—after all, most of the city is squeezed along a narrow strip of land. Instead, nothing is very challenging about going to the shops, finding food, and taking the subway. This is not the case in Kunming, in Yunnan province, where I’ve just spent a few weeks. I found it much

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