Jian kicked off today's show with an opening essay about what the days following the devastating natural disasters in Japan have taught us about the world.

"If this was the kind of event that once happened 'over there' and was avoidable in our minds and our reality after an initial news headline, we no longer live in that world," he said. "For the first time in history, we are all involved in moments like this."

Listen to Jian's essay on Japan below, and let us know your thoughts.