PODCAST:Drum Tower
TITLE:Drum Tower: Modern lessons in ancient exams
DATE:2023-12-12 00:00:00
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MODEL:gpt-4
Key Points
- Podcast: Drum Tower
- Title: Drum Tower: Modern lessons in ancient exams
- Date: December 12, 2023
- Run Time: 35 minutes
- Synopsis:
- Topic: Exploration of China's historical examination system, the Kudry, and its modern implications.
- Historical Context: The Kudry, an ancient civil service exam system, was used for over 1300 years in China.
- Modern Relevance: Discussion on how this system influences current educational and civil service exams in China.
- Xi Jinping's Influence: Examination of Xi Jinping's impact on the balance between discipline and innovation in China's current system.
- Museum Visit: Visit to the Chinese National Examinations Museum in Nanjing, illustrating the connection between past and present exam systems.
- Exam System Critique: Analysis of how the Kudry system, while initially meritocratic, became rigid and stifled innovation, potentially contributing to China's historical lag behind the West.
- Contemporary Views: Insights from various individuals on the current exam system, highlighting perspectives on opportunity, innovation, and political loyalty.
- Balance of Control and Creativity: Discussion on the challenges of maintaining a balance between strict control and fostering creativity and innovation in the modern Chinese system.
- Upcoming Episode: Announcement of the next Drum Tower episode focusing on the movie "Farewell My Concubine."
