Chesterton Fence: Don’t Destroy What You Don’t Understand!

The video discusses Chesterton's Fence, a principle suggesting that one should not remove a rule or structure without understanding its purpose. It uses examples like startups cutting costs and China's Great Leap Forward to illustrate the consequences of ignoring this principle. The video concludes with a reflection on the balance between conservatism and reform.

What lessons can be learned from the unintended consequences of the Four Pests campaign?

In what ways can reformers ensure they are not simply deforming existing structures?