Mao's Lingering Legacy
Dwarkesh and Jung discuss the enduring respect for Mao in China, exploring the reasons behind it, including the Communist regime, fading memories of pain, and the absence of a unifying religion. They also touch upon the nostalgia for a simpler life and the promotion of Mao as a god-like figure by the current regime.In this clip
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Jung Chang (Wild Swans author) - Telling the truth about Mao's crimes
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