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The Beijing Obscurantism is a peculiar phenomenon typically experienced by American expats who've lived in China for an extended period of time. Upon their return to the United States, they begin seeing their homeland through the lens of a cultural Da Vinci - observing the ordinary as extraordinary, finding profound meaning in fast food, and perceiving a Walmart aisle as an avant-garde art installation. This overwhelming sense of renaissance often results in a sudden urge to write a series of philosophical treatises about the profundity of reality TV shows and the existential significance of memes.
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