June 3, 2015

German & Japanese Mistrust and Acculturation

American euro-nativists, as viewed within the hierarchy of our competitive socio-economic system, targeted anyone “different” – often newcomers, immigrants and those defined as “aliens”.  Anti-German and Japanese sentiments were especially vocal and vociferous during World War 1 and 2. 

May 27, 2015:

Ethnocentrism & the Intellectual

Left. Right. East. West:   Ethnocentric Intellectuals apply political, economic and cultural dominance and the assertion of superiority as a way of thinking, right or wrong, left or right, politically correct or not – judgments are based relative to values and standards of their own ethnic group or culture.

May 20, 2015:  

A glimpse into the most tragic, catastrophic and horrific conflict of the 20^th century; why an understanding of “war” is critical in addressing the future.

KGGV’s history and music series Beneath the Waves with host Gerry Takano:  Why Study War:  WW2 The Russian Front.

 

May 13, 2015:

20^th century efforts to control and regulate growth of private and public property in the USA from governmental bureaucracy to privatization. 

The Urban Planning Establishment

Streaming live globally at kggv.blogspot.com 

May 6, 2015
BALI:  an interview with artist Paul Nagano

"Balinese Hinduism has roots in Indian Hinduism and Buddhism, and adopted the animistic traditions of the indigenous people. This influence strengthened the belief that the gods and goddesses are present in all things. Every element of nature, therefore, possesses its own power, which reflects the power of the gods. A rock, tree, dagger, or woven cloth is a potential home for spirits whose energy can be directed for good or evil. Balinese Hinduism is deeply interwoven with art and ritual".

Paul Nagano is an American watercolor artist born in Honolulu, Hawaii.  His paintings reflect the life, culture and environment of Bali, especially in the upland valleys of Ubud.  He has also observed the many changes in Bali since Western artists first discovered the unique quality and essence of the place.