Necessary Evils?

The video discusses how Mao anticipated the consequences of China's engagement with the West, including inequality and pollution. It contrasts Mao's vision with Deng Xiaoping's policies, which were seen as necessary evils for development. The discussion includes the impact of industrialization on inequality and pollution, and explores alternative development paths that Mao envisioned to avoid these issues.

What was one of the main concerns Mao had about engaging with the West?

• The potential for increased technological advancement

• The improvement of managerial skills

• The rise of massive inequality

• The influx of foreign capital

Which type of inequality did Mao anticipate as a consequence of Western engagement?

• Inequality between urban and rural areas

• Inequality between different genders

• Inequality between different ethnic groups

• Inequality between different age groups

Why was Deng Xiaoping periodically criticized and purged?

• For promoting traditional Chinese values

• For opposing Western technology

• For supporting policies seen as necessary evils

• For reducing pollution levels

What is a common argument made about pollution in developing countries?

• It is not a significant problem

• It is a temporary phase in the path to development

• It is a permanent issue that cannot be resolved

• It is only an issue in non-industrialized countries

What was Mao's alternative vision for China's development?

• To prioritize military expansion

• To rely heavily on foreign investment

• To focus solely on agricultural development

• To industrialize without incurring negative consequences