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The Elephant in the Room

Aug 29, 2023
A live event with the Boston Symphony Orchestra features a Chinese courtroom drama about a judge who receives help from a special grey animal. The judge interrogates suspects, calls in the elephant for assistance, and the elephant's unique skill is used to determine the guilty party.
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Quick takeaways

  • The elephant's unique ability to make the guilty confess showcases the power of fear in influencing people's actions.
  • The judge's reliance on the elephant's assistance highlights the importance of trust and intuition in decision-making.

Deep dives

The Judge and His Elephant Assistant

The story introduces a judge who has a unique pet and assistant, an elephant. The elephant possesses a special skill that helps the judge make decisions in his courtroom. People believe that the elephant can understand the hearts and minds of human beings, as she never makes an error when called upon to issue a verdict. The judge's courtroom is always filled with spectators eager to see if the elephant will be summoned.

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