23FA Class #22 : The Ways We're Not the Same

[@Deliveryisthebestivery]

I have been binge watching these because of the Professor. I don't want to use the term great thinker yet, but this gentleman is sharp. He's thoughtful, tempered and fact based. He's unusually slow tempered and ideological for an American of this time period. What's really special about him is that he is dispassionate in his approach to topics and is capable of seeing both sides of an argument. Good for him, it's a very very rare quality in our intellectual apocalyptic times

[@Lja310]

Proffesors in general, are like that.

[@Deliveryisthebestivery]

@@Lja310 Not in this Country (Kazakhstan) lolz

[@mlbw1966]

Me too I've been watching his class room discussion for quite some time. He's sharp and points out tge truth. I'm a college graduate.. I think Professor Richard is really good, gives these students, and myself, a wake up call. I have 23 credits in College History classes. I enjoyed every class Straight A student, so I really enjoy hearing it from both sides of the fence and coming out of class a bit more aware. He's really good , we need Professors like him everywhere Not teaching his idea but the truth of the matter.

[@austinquick6285]

It’s sad really. People don’t know how to disassociate themselves from their beliefs in orrder to think objectively. I’m grateful I’ve been able to do this from an early age. It’s almost a super power because I can engage in very controversial topics, personal or social, And have literally zero emotion effecting my thinking. It’s allowed me to have many good friends that are 20 years older than me. It also hinders my ability to enjoy engaging with people my age though, being that I’m in my mid 20s.

[@thomaswallace4620]

It's difficult to hold two conflicting ideas on your mind at once. I am delighted when I come across folks with this ability! I agree, I think he is exceptional!

[@evanac]

Such an interesting lecture. I’ve spent 25 years in bringing Japanese video games to the Western market and while it’s not the case now, one thing that always struck me as significant was in any game with a map where your avatar is presented. In the West, the avatar remains central and the map moves around it. In most Japanese games when I started out, the world map stays still and the avatar arrow moves around IT. It always struck me as an important difference. :) Totally different outlooks! Not saying that either way is better, it’s certainly quicker to read your position in the avatar-centric method, but easier to learn your way around in the long term the Japanese way I think. Always fascinated me…

[@ChrisShin-jb9xq]

@@evanac that is such a deep insight! Point of view reveals a lot about how you view yourself in relation to nature/the world.

[@peanutishgood]

44:00 It's not being shy, our parents instilled the idea of being considerate and composed when we are in public. Being rowdy in class/public space will reflect badly on our upbringing.

[@piotrjeske4599]

Plus "the nail that sticks out gets hammered twice as hard" or a local version of the proverb from any non western country.

[@jehadalkhamees4961]

Really enjoyed being brought out and speaking in front of the everyone. Great Class !!

[@24runts]

For those commenting about the students keeping their feet up even after the professor pointed it out, he told them to not put their feet down. He asked them to keep their feet up for the demonstration.

[@PBHF20]

Just discovered Dr Sam Richards earlier tonight. I'm hooked. This is the teaching I've been looking for.

[@dawns.6022]

I'm from Asia and I found myself wondering why many of the American students aren't showing interest in the subject and are looking around, chewing gum, appearing bored and then I realized that again this is a cultural difference. We feel obligated to show interest or make it clear that we're listening, not just out of respect, but because it's a way of showing you're part of that group, you're not separate, so you need to collaborate with others

[@JaxtheGermanShepherd]

This is the college professor we need. He just bring up facts and makes the liberal students think for once. He's great. We need more professors like him in our colleges.

[@FKOTN]

Just makes people think imo which Is why I watch this

[@Notherenottherenotanywhere]

I watched a few of his videos, he’s good but he has a slick way of as we say in my country “slipping poison in honey“ Watch out for the tiny bits of propaganda.

[@userJohnSmith]

@@Notherenottherenotanywhere He calls BS on enough far left silliness to keep his students from loosing the plot. I think that's what we can ask for from academics.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

"makes liberal students think" Nothing biased about that observation 😂

[@cyrusm3391]

​@@userJohnSmith example?

[@lhallora1]

Trying to get culturally reserved students to express and explain themselves is an interesting exercise.

[@sinnncere1680]

Ya. I honestly found it a bit unsettling at times.

[@JosGeerink]

@@sinnncere1680 In what ways?

[@elcxj32c5]

I absolutely enjoy the Soc 119 lectures!

[@DonnaAnnDeFelice]

I caught a short of his & have followed since, about 3 1/2 years!

[@dkktse]

As Hong Kong Chinese now living and working in Canada in management position, I appreciated the need for assertiveness training, and it really helped my communication. Before I open my mouth, what goes through my mind is wether what I am about to say really matters, and if I would be stating the obvious or feel that there will not be any impact, and would not change anything, then I will choose not to open my mouth. I think the interpretation is that I have no opinion, the reality is I feel my opinion is not worth sharing because it has no impact except revealing something about myself unnecessarily, perhaps that really is a cultural thing

[@CornGame-qm8xd]

In discussing "freedom" I expected academic success to be brought up. It would seem there is a connection between how Asia children are raised and emphasis placed on education. It seems a more structured, disciplined raising has an effect as shown in the academic success difference between Asians, Whites Blacks and Latinos.

[@milkyway-bf7ol]

17:07 Korean language has different word order and fewer tones compared to Chinese. Koreans are of Northern Asian descent, with their origins traced back to the Yoha(Liao River). Chinese people are of Southern Asian descent, with their origins traced back to the Yellow River.

[@audiorat1]

The word "assimilate" is no longer emphasize in imigrant community anymore. I've been here (CA) since 1977. I'm more American than some American..:) I love this country! It's the best in the world. However, the political correct police have taken over this country. It's not the same America anymore.

[@DonMak]

Best in the world at what?

[@silverice7219]

The premise of this lesson is : "when in rome, do what romans do" 😅

[@prettyprettysmart]

The fact that a bunch of the students in the audience are on their phones and laptops throughout class is beyond disrespectful

[@derekarnold3665]

I noticed that too, which just shows what a waste of their parents money paying for these entitled students.

[@bieleqq]

It’s just disruptive when I saw there are some background students using laptop while in the class. Just felt very disrespectful. If you are not listening and interested why you come to the classroom. Show some respect! Girls!

[@hannakami1874]

45:41 LOL true comedy!

[@Dontzzzzz]

He is the weed 🌲

[@iblard]

I've found that half americans have problems pronouncing my spanish name so I usually shift to the English version of it to make things easier.

[@johnli6782]

It's so sad to see the children being acculturated to American individualistic culture. Being able to do whatever you like, speak to your teacher however you like, is not freedom. It's simply immaturity.

[@victorsauvage1890]

Yes - But the clumsy / careless way of living IS NOT “American” - It is CONSERVATIVE!

[@cyrusm3391]

Good lecture, however I wish he'd dive into the deeper purpose and development of other cultures' tendency to be reserved holistically. There was too much time spent on discussions regarding the differences and the point was made multiple times throughout the lecture. Maybe he saved it for the next lecture. I'd listen to him again.

[@bl00dFairy]

I agree, that would be more eye opening to the students, and encourage a deeper understanding of cultures that differ from and sometimes oppose their set ways of life.

[@babyoda1973]

I love his name 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrTweetyhack]

good god. let's spend an hour on their names

[@dy9278]

I think state universities need to step up their 🎮

[@johnathanblazer7625]

Most pf his students won't really get what he's trying to get them to do which is to think. Youths are politically correct which will hinder a lot of the lessons

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Depends on the student. Let's not make sweeping generalizations about college kids.

[@victorsauvage1890]

@@Here4TheHeckOfItYou don’t know what you are saying

[@dkktse]

I came here because I saw the short version about student putting their dirty feet on the chair in front of them, then after sometime, I got to 58:28 and see this guy sitting like that, I suppose self awareness of lack of is another way that people from different culture are not the same

[@みや-f7w2h]

What do you care from other’s perspective is different in USA and Japan. Some Japanese think American care too much you’re masculinity or not. Men don’t dress up much cause you wanna be seen as gay. Like that. It depends on field i would say.

[@bushidofreakz]

Wrong, prof! Americans are constantly thinking about the other person, like how to take advantage of them, how to assert dominance, how to find an excuse to wage war 😂😂

[@ms.justinepulka7758]

蒼說 蒼上a能 蒼上啥能 Chu When i tried chuhang Chuhuang 蒼車內 Chien 蒼車捏出 Chienxi

[@jenniferbond5771]

Pllllllease

[@AliceinJapanaland]

Also, in China people steal whole human beings. So I wouldn't dare leave a phone or bag unattended in public there. But in Japan, yes. You can more often get away with that than not.

[@RHCollector]

It still can't hold a candle to the americas... can you give an example of it? Because I can give you a thousand examples. China is safer than any western world though. Just say u dislike China cus bbc and CNN said so. Ppl respect that more.

[@RHCollector]

Racist bih

[@lunnalocca9376]

America has a huge kidnapping problem stealing whole humans. Wtf are you talking about?!

[@AliceinJapanaland]

@RHCollector Chinese and Japanese are the same race... and China is one of the 3 top human trafficking countries in the world due to sex trafficking, organ harvesting, and slavery. If your default is to assume racism every time someone points out that there are real problems some societies have a bigger issue with, that just makes you ignorant and stupid

[@deragoth4250]

I think it depends more on a person economics rather than the race. Put something valuable with no one or cctv watching then it higher risk someone gonna take it