

Episode 30: A Conversation with David P. Goldman
Apr 29, 2025
David P. Goldman, a Washington Fellow at The Claremont Institute and Deputy Editor of Asia Times, dives into intriguing discussions about the intersection of culture, faith, and politics. He highlights the rise of classical music in China as a cultural expression amidst political constraints. Goldman also critiques modern economic policies and the challenges of balancing free markets with necessary government intervention. The podcast further covers the evolving role of Christianity in Chinese society, comparing it to religious shifts in Africa.
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Goldman's Renaissance Man Story
- David Goldman wanted a music career but chose finance to support his family.
- His diverse interests in music, math, and economics connect through humanity's confrontation with the infinite.
Classical Music's Cultural Role in China
- Classical music's popularity in China offers a neutral outlet for transcendent human experience.
- Chinese embrace of classical culture, including philosophy, rivals Western universities.
Rosenzweig's Russia Insight
- Rosenzweig offers exceptional insights into Russia as a culture of expansion, not ethnicity.
- This view helps understand Russia's complex geopolitical behavior today.