Theoretically, Chu knows that a successful neoliberal subject should be a quirky original thinker. Yet she repeats the hoary platitudes about the importance of being a nimble citizen of nowhere in particular.
This is the problem with nimbleness. It requires constant exertion. Chu is aware that the expression “global citizen” is démodé and shows reluctance to use it. But coming up with a truly original approach is too hard. Throughout the book, Chu rubbishes Chinese teachers for being opposed to originality and individuality. The teachers are, at least, consistent, however. They don’t prattle excitedly about the importance of freedom while living in a cage of a restrictive ideology.
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