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The Difficulty of Chinese Agriculture
09:38 - 13:09 (03:30)
The episode discusses the complexity of Chinese agriculture, one of the oldest systems in the world and the attempt by Mao Zedong to revolutionize it during his rule in China, which led to disastrous consequences.
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The speaker talks about how science can be reckless and fun instead of just about painstaking research to gradually arrive at truth.
09:38 - 10:07 (00:28)
Summary
The speaker talks about how science can be reckless and fun instead of just about painstaking research to gradually arrive at truth.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Chinese Agriculture
EpisodePart Two: The Russian Scientist Who Helped Kill 30 Million People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses burying a mojo bag for positivity, and delves into the motives behind an influential leader's adoption and beliefs in communism during the early period of his rule.
10:07 - 11:39 (01:32)
Summary
The podcast discusses burying a mojo bag for positivity, and delves into the motives behind an influential leader's adoption and beliefs in communism during the early period of his rule.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Chinese Agriculture
EpisodePart Two: The Russian Scientist Who Helped Kill 30 Million People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Mao's attempt to reform the intricate agricultural system of China led to disastrous consequences, as his extreme knowledge of Lysenkoist procedures and disregard for experienced scientists resulted in famine and death.
11:39 - 13:09 (01:30)
Summary
Mao's attempt to reform the intricate agricultural system of China led to disastrous consequences, as his extreme knowledge of Lysenkoist procedures and disregard for experienced scientists resulted in famine and death.