Round Table China Celebrity online classes: knowledge or publicity?
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Mar 26, 2025 Imagine learning English from your childhood crush! The allure of celebrity-led online courses is explored, questioning whether it's genuine education or just clever marketing. With rising trends, the impact of star power on engagement versus traditional teaching is scrutinized. Aspiration meets practical skills as listeners share personal stories inspired by these courses. Plus, a delightful dive into the Chengdu dialect and connections to upcoming sports events adds a local flavor to the conversation.
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Daniel Wu's Shift in Focus
- Daniel Wu has consciously reduced his acting work and become more selective with projects.
- He has moved back to the U.S. and also pursues interests like architecture and car modification.
Knowledge Commerce in China
- The rise of "knowledge commerce" in China plays on people's desire for self-improvement.
- Many now spend their free time on paid online courses, capitalizing on anxieties about a rapidly changing economy.
Masterclass Experience
- Steve Hatherly subscribed to Masterclass, hoping to improve his chess skills with Gary Kasparov's course.
- Instead of practical lessons, the course focused on Kasparov's tournament victories, leaving Steve disappointed.