Necessary Evils?

The video discusses how Mao anticipated the consequences of China's engagement with the West, including inequality and pollution. It contrasts Mao's vision with Deng Xiaoping's policies, which were seen as necessary evils for development. The discussion includes the impact of industrialization on inequality and pollution, and explores alternative development paths that Mao envisioned to avoid these issues.

How did Deng Xiaoping's policies contrast with Mao's anticipations, and what were the societal implications?

What arguments do some people make regarding pollution as a necessary evil in the context of development?