Summary: The reporter writes about China's no-trust culture, and how the lack of trust between the government and the people is suppressing the abilities of the Chinese people to innovate and to progress as a society. He cites the success of Alibaba as an example of how trust can spur innovation and development. Topics: ethics, human rights, business, communism, government, abuse of power, economic freedom Possible Knowledge Issues: To what extent do the actions of the government impede or encourage progress?

Summary: There is currently a proposal in LA to turn library cards into ID cards for illegal immigrants that would enable them to do things such as open a bank account and access city services. There is currently controversy over this proposal; opponents argue that such measures would encourage illegal immigration and that such a system could be exploited by terrorists and criminals and that such a measure might encourage current illegal immigrants to stay in hopes that they will become naturalized. Proonents are advocating for benefits for illegal immigrants since they are disadvantaged in every which way. Topics: Immigration, naturalization, rights and responsibilities, public benefits and facilities, illegal immigration. Possible knowledge issues:To what extent do our perceptions hinder our understanding of the world?