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Anesthesia-Free Surgery
- Yun Rou's father witnessed open-heart surgery in China using acupuncture and herbs, not anesthesia.
- Western doctors dismissed it as a trick, but Yun Rou's father insisted he saw what he saw.
Western Racism?
- Duncan suggests that Western dismissal of Chinese medical practices might be a form of racism. He points out that it's a form of erasure and invalidation of a culture's traditions.
Daoism and the CCP
- Duncan questions if Daoism contributed to the CCP's power. Yun Rou discusses the historical role of Daoist masters advising rulers, suggesting a possible connection.