Historical Innovation - China invented paper around 105 AD during the Western Han Dynasty, centuries before its widespread adoption in Europe [2] - Woodblock printing (7th-9th century) and movable type (~1040 AD) originated in China, predating Gutenberg's press [3] - Gunpowder was discovered in China during the Tang dynasty (~9th century), centuries before its military application in the West [3] - The magnetic compass was first used for navigation in China during the Song dynasty, revolutionizing sea travel [3] - China was the first to use government-issued paper currency, starting in the Tang dynasty [4] - The wheelbarrow appeared in 1st-century BCE China, much earlier than its widespread use in the West [4] - Advanced farming tools like the moldboard plow were used in China in the 3rd century BCE [4] - Kites were invented in China in the 5th-4th century BCE for military and meteorological purposes [4] - Chinese engineers built complex water-driven mechanical clocks in the 11th century [5] - Porcelain was mastered in China during the Tang dynasty, remaining unmatched by Europe for centuries [5] - The world's first seismograph was created in China around 132 AD [5] Cultural Identity - The author emphasizes the importance of adhering to Western values to preserve Western identity [1]

Hyperliquid Founder on How Eastern and Western Values Shape EntrepreneurshipJeff Yan noted that his parents are Chinese immigrants and that growing up between Eastern and Western cultures has benefited him greatly. He believes Hyperliquid's success is partly due to drawing on the strengths of both value systems. He explained that the individualism and "change-the-world" ethos prevalent in the United States and the West are crucial for entrepreneurship and help explain why many major startups are born in Ame ...