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Involution

2026

A stark, metaphorical image depicting Moloch: a colossal, cold, and intricate machine with countless tiny human figures trapped on a single, endless, circular track, running relentlessly. The scene evokes a sense of intense, unproductive competition and systemic entrapment within East Asian societies, symbolizing the 'involution' phenomenon where individual efforts lead to collective stagnation.

Moloch: Why is East Asia So Caught in Involution?

29 June 2026·3464 words·17 mins

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