
Max H. 2025 | BASIS Independent Manhattan
- Project Title: Raising Awareness of Genocides
- BASIS Independent Advisor: Jason Meyer
This project seeks to investigate ongoing genocides, with a particular emphasis on the Uyghur genocide and how the Chinese government censors information about it. The objective is to comprehend the broader implications and to raise awareness among the general public. I will examine the key factors contributing to the international community's inaction regarding these genocides and discuss practical strategies to educate and mobilize public opinion to confront these atrocities. Furthermore, I will provide insights into the lived experiences of those affected by the Uyghur genocide and explore the reasons behind the lack of widespread discourse on this specific issue.
My Posts
Week 3-4
April 22, 2025
Weeks 3-4 For the past three weeks, I’ve been pretty busy visiting colleges, but I have still managed to get a lot of work done on my project. The book I started two weeks ago, Sparks, continues to grow my interest in the history of Chinese advocacy. It is so interesting, in fact, that I […]
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Week 2
April 22, 2025
Week 2: Dear Readers, This past week, I’ve really gotten started digging into my research. From online sources to the book I’m reading, Sparks: China’s Underground Historians and their Battle for the Future, I’m learning a lot about ways the Chinese government censors information. I think it’s interesting how a lot of information from […]
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Week 1
April 22, 2025
Week 1: Dear Readers, Today, I had my first check-in with my project advisor, Mr. Myer. We outlined my work for the next few weeks and planned our future meetings. I now know that my final project will be a presentation. I’m excited about the upcoming research and the knowledge I will gain as […]
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Week 0
March 26, 2025
Week 0: Hello Readers! Welcome to the first blog post of my Senior Project. My name is Max Hurst, and over the next several months, I’ll be doing deep research on the Chinese Government and how its media is censored —its fascinating history, national and global impacts, and its lasting political implications for our government […]
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