Part 5: Shenzhen Days: Why Are We Even Here?

Shenzhen Days: Why Are We Even Here?



I’ve signed up for a mailing list for English-speaking types, about Shenzhen. I knew some of the background - how pretty much everything in the world gets made here - but the history’s new to me, though.

The interesting bit is Ms. Liu, the host, getting all existential towards the end of the email. 
She didn’t say what she thought the, uh, 'ultimate purpose' of Shenzhen was, but it’s a worthy thought. We’re pushing 9 billion, and we’re gonna hit the Earth’s resource limit sooner or later. So what’s the coal - er, I mean, goal, of continuing down this capitalist line?

I say. Even as I’m helping do it.

Carl wants to show me a dumpling shop that he says is pretty good. I’m off for now.

P.S.: Answers to Readers

Before I go, just wanted to mention that I'll try to answer any readers' questions that may pop up if I get a quiet moment.

@ally_1986: You've been to the McDonalds? How is the cheese?