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For decades, a few numbers came to define Chinese politics—until those numbers did not count what mattered and what they counted did not measure up. Seeking Truth and Hiding Facts argues that the Chinese government adopted a system of limited, quantified vision in order to survive the disasters unleashed by Mao Zedong's ideological leadership. Jeremy Wallace explains how that system worked and analyzes how the problems that accumulated in its blind spots led Xi Jinping to take drastic action.

Hi there! I'm Jo and this is my podcast, Truth-Seeking With Jo, in which I hope to reach the truth and show people how to reach the truth. I'd also like to show people what it means to have a productive conversation when there are disagreements, as it seems to be a lost art and I do believe that that fact can be incredibly dangerous. As Sam Harris said, “Everything from the maintenance of civilization to the moral progress of our species depends on a series of successful conversations.” I'm hoping to have conversations on many different subjects, but I will likely focus on philosophy and ...

A James Beard Award-winner and the author of What to Eat and Soda Politics, leading nutritionist Marion Nestle exposes how the food industry corrupts scientific research for profit. Is chocolate heart-healthy? Does yogurt prevent type 2 diabetes? Do pomegranates help cheat death? News accounts...