How many truly distinct global consciousnesses exist, as in a planetary-scale ethos of being? I count only 2: American and Japanese. The USSR almost got there but didn’t. Europe, even at peak colonialism, remained continental-parochial. China seems headed that way too.
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In that case I think Korea is strongest contendor for 3rd place. K-pop, gangham style, esports. But I think maybe the 10 year timeline to tell for sure, Japan been influential on that level since 80s minimum (Sony, Toyota, Nintendo, Miyazaki)
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They're definitely trying
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