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Singapore achieved independence in 1965. Lee Kuan Yew, its first Prime Minister, turned it into the metropolis it is today. In 2013, in the twilight of his life, he put down his thoughts on the nations of the world and what he saw were possible futures for them. This week, we discuss the renowned statesman's views on the United States and China, after seven decades of experience in politics. This is part of a two-part series.
(00:00:00) (00:00:20) Opening(00:00:21) (00:02:20) Meet the crew and intro(00:02:21) (00:10:59) Why 'One Man's View Of The World'? and Summary.(00:11:00) (00:16:04) Why discuss a work by Lee Kuan Yew? (00:16:05) (00:27:49) Our thoughts on the book(00:27:50) (00:31:15) What makes Lee Kuan Yew's views so powerful?(00:31:16) (00:43:29) China's love for a strong centre - Nations have personalities(00:43:30) (00:48:54) Ideas inform how countries act(00:48:55) (00:59:49) China's role in the world(00:59:50) (01:05:49) China's economic insecurity?(01:05:50) (01:11:39) Would China rather be left alone?(01:11:40) (01:18:14) Thoughts on the United States(01:18:15) (01:21:39) Does China owe success to the capitalist model that the US led? (01:21:40) (01:47:43) The American experiment - Upcoming challenges?(01:47:44) (01:50:36) Cat gives a grade to the American Experiment Book: One Man's View Of The World. Year: 2013. Music by @fyahupondrums Contact us: [email protected]