Scott D. McDonald

Scott McDonald, an expert on China, discusses the impact of Chinese philosophy on the People's Republic of China. They also delve into the centralization of power in China and its impact on innovation. The podcast covers the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, China's ambitions and goals, its involvement in the Middle East, and its reliance on oil imports. They also discuss the reasons for the KMT's loss in the Chinese civil war and Taiwan's economic strength. The episode concludes with a discussion on studying the American founders and speculating on Alan Greenspan's potential involvement in Bitcoin creation.