Naked, non-stop pursuit of power


Drawing on ancient wisdom like Master Oogway, it’s time to see past the sound and fury of petty politics, and design better systems and incentive structures.

Why should we be stuck with a system that incentivises constant bickering and politicking?

ONE of my favourite Chinese New Year movies is Kung Fu Panda.

As the protagonist Po struggles in his training to become the famed Dragon Warrior, he becomes discouraged and complains to wise Master Oogway:

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