A Holiday Gift Enjoyable All Year Around:Masterpiece Podcasts – Collection of Chinese Classic Novels
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At a time when our nation is portrayed as increasingly polarized, media often ignore viewpoints and stories that are worthy of attention. American Thought Leaders, hosted by The Epoch Times Senior Editor Jan Jekielek, features in-depth discussions with some of America’s most influential thought leaders on pertinent issues facing our nation today.
Artificial intelligence is radically reshaping the workplace, the digital ecosystem, the way we interact with each other, and the future of crime, surveillance, and warfare.
But conservatives in particular, argues Wynton Hall, risk falling dangerously behind in navigating this new world. Nobody will get to opt out of the AI revolution—whether conservatives like it or not, Hall said.
Hall is the social media director at Breitbart News and author of the new New York Times bestselling book “Code Red: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI.”
He’s spent two years researching what drives America’s tech elite to build ever more powerful, faster AI systems. The questions he wanted to answer, he told me, are: “What is their ultimate goal? What is the world that they foresee their technology creating?”
In our in-depth interview, we dive into the impact that this supersonic AI transformation will have on pretty much every facet of our lives: Will white-collar jobs disappear over the next few years? Will blue-collar jobs be lost to billions of robots? Will people live on Universal Basic Income? And, if so, how does that affect the structure and meaning of people’s lives?
Could AI companions replace humans as friends, partners, family? How and what will children learn—or will they only learn to cheat? Will AI-powered brain implants or chips become widespread?
And what are the national security implications of ever more powerful AI?
“Whoever achieves superiority in AI is going to have full-spectrum battlefield dominance in things like encryption, cybersecurity, hacking of missile systems, and hacking of infrastructure,” Hall said.
When it comes to the U.S.–China AI race, the problem that Americans have to figure out is “how to beat China without becoming China,” Hall said.
“We do not want to emulate a techno authoritarian CCP surveillance state,” he added.
Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Journey to the West(Voice-Over-Painting)
One of most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago. It depicts an epic spiritual and physical pilgrimage, by 5 Buddha’s Disciples, that lasted 14 years, covered thousands of miles, endured 81 tribulations and finally reached divine enlightenment. From the origin of the Universe to the planning and undertaking of the jouney to the climax ending, the novel presents a panoramic holistic view of the Chinese civilization.
One of most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago. It depicts an epic spiritual and physical pilgrimage, by 5 Buddha’s Disciples, that lasted 14 years, covered thousands of miles, endured 81 tribulations and finally reached divine enlightenment. From the origin of the Universe to the planning and undertaking of the jouney to the climax ending, the novel presents a panoramic holisticview of the Chinese civilization. *AI-translated from Chinese text”Xi You Ji”(Public Domain);
*Narrated by 2 AI voices in dialogue(Courtesy of Google NotebookLM)
One of the most celebrated Chinese Classical Novels, written by Luo Guanzhong, 600 years ago. It rolls out an unique era in history when China was torn apart into three warring kingdoms. The novel is famous for its depictions of the three Peach Garden Sworn Brothers’ loyalty, its portrayals of brilliance of the strategists of the time, such as Zhuge Liang, its meticulous recounts of some of the most famous military battles in history, such as the Red Cliff Battle, and its detailed dissects of the strategies that enabled the underdogs in these battles to upset the corresponding military might.
One of the most celebrated Chinese Classical Novels, written by Luo Guanzhong, 600 years ago. It rolls out an unique era in history when China was torn apart into three warring kingdoms. The novel is famous for its depictions of the three Peach Garden Sworn Brothers’ loyalty, its portrayals of brilliance of the strategists of the time, such as Zhuge Liang, its meticulous recounts of some of the most famous military battles in history, such as the Red Cliff Battle, and its detailed dissects of the strategies that enabled the underdogs in these battles to upset the corresponding military might.
*AI-translated from Chinese text”San Gui Yan Yi”(Public Domain);
*Narrated by 2 AI voices in dialogue(Courtesy of Google NotebookLM)
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels. It tells General Yue Fei’s life story, and his lasting legacy. Yue Fei was the Grand Marshall of Song Dynasty against the Jurchern Invasion. It can be said that no other historical figure like Yue Fei evokes so much admiration and sympathy among Chinese people. Yue Fei’s heroic, patriotic endeavor, his martial art and military prowess, his brotherly love for his generals and soldiers, his unwavering loyalty to the country, his filial piety to his family, and his forbearance towards persecution and execution, all set extraordinary standards for the later generations.
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels. It tells General Yue Fei’s life story, and his lasting legacy. Yue Fei was the Grand Marshall of Song Dynasty against the Jurchern Invasion. It can be said that no other historical figure like Yue Fei evokes so much admiration and sympathy among Chinese people. Yue Fei’s heroic, patriotic endeavor, his martial art and military prowess, his brotherly love for his generals and soldiers, his unwavering loyalty to the country, his filial piety to his family, and his forbearance towards persecution and execution, all set extraordinary standards for the later generations.
*Narrated by 2 AI voices in dialogue(Courtesy of Google NotebookLM)
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago by Xu Zhonglin. It sets the Pre-Confucian,Pre-Buddhis scene 3000 years ago between the warring Shang and Zhou Dynasties and depicts a grand social and celestial upheaval that contrsts virtue vs vice, love vs lust, loyalty vs betrayal, righteousness vs corruption, benevolence vs cruelty, humility vs envy, gods vs demons, and “Mandate of Heaven” vs tyranny.
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago by Xu Zhonglin. It sets the Pre-Confucian,Pre-Buddhis scene 3000 years ago between the warring Shang and Zhou Dynasties and depicts a grand social and celestial upheaval that contrsts virtue vs vice, love vs lust, loyalty vs betrayal, righteousness vs corruption, benevolence vs cruelty, humility vs envy, gods vs demons, and “Mandate of Heaven” vs tyranny. **AI Contribution:Courtesy of Google NotebookLM
Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels by Chu Renhuo. It is a fictionalized account of the turbulent transition from the collapse of the Sui dynasty to the rise of the Tang dynasty. One striking and unique aspect of the novel is that it tells the stories of the women of the era as much as the men: different walks of life, various colours and stripes, from loyal wives, to devoted daughters; from martial women to romantic heroines; from political manipulators to cunning queens, such as Mulan, Wu Zetian and Yang Guifei and so on. All had their own stories, the good, the bad and the ugly. The novel dramatizes how personal ambition, loyalty, love, jealousy, and moral choices, men and women alike, tangle in karmic cycles and shape history.
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels by Chu Renhuo. It is a fictionalized account of the turbulent transition from the collapse of the Sui dynasty to the rise of the Tang dynasty. One striking and unique aspect of the novel is that it tells the stories of the women of the era as much as the men: different walks of life, various colours and stripes, from loyal wives, to devoted daughters; from martial women to romantic heroines; from political manipulators to cunning queens, such as Mulan, Wu Zetian and Yang Guifei and so on. All had their own stories, the good, the bad and the ugly. The novel dramatizes how personal ambition, loyalty, love, jealousy, and moral choices, men and women alike, tangle in karmic cycles and shape history.
**AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM**
Considered the Pinacle of Chinese Literature this novel is an 18th-century Chinese masterpiece by Cao Xueqin. It chronicles the rise and fall of the noble Jia clan, focusing on the tragic love triangle between the idealistic Jia Baoyu and his cousins Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai, set against a backdrop of opulence and eventual familial ruin. The novel presents a thought-provoking view that wealth, fame, career, and romantic love are dream-like, fleeting, and “transient”. Only being virtuous can make a difference.
Considered the Pinacle of Chinese Literature this novel is an 18th-century Chinese masterpiece by Cao Xueqin. It chronicles the rise and fall of the noble Jia clan, focusing on the tragic love triangle between the idealistic Jia Baoyu and his cousins Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai, set against a backdrop of opulence and eventual familial ruin. The novel presents a thought-provoking view that wealth, fame, career, and romantic love are dream-like, fleeting, and “transient”. Only being virtuous can make a difference. **AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM
This novel tells Jigong’s life stories – his yuoth, his cultivation and enlightment, his “ragged and mad” appearance, his comedian demeanour, and the miracles he practiced to help the needies and punish the bullies.
This novel tells Jigong’s life stories – his yuoth, his cultivation and enlightment, his “ragged and mad” appearance, his comedian demeanour, and the miracles he practiced to help the needies and punish the bullies.
**AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM
The Generals of the Yang Family
This novel a legendary saga based on the 10th-century Northern Song Dynasty, focusing on a family of loyal warriors—including Yang Ye, his seven sons, and female generals—who sacrifice their lives to defend China against the Liao dynasty. Known for supreme loyalty, they fight against foreign invaders and internal court corruption, spanning generations of sacrifice, particularly highlighted by the widows who later take up arms.
This Chinese Classic Novel by Xiong Damu is a legendary saga based on the 10th-century Northern Song Dynasty, focusing on a family of loyal warriors—including Yang Ye, his seven sons, and female generals—who sacrifice their lives to defend China against the Liao dynasty. Known for supreme loyalty, they fight against foreign invaders and internal court corruption, spanning generations of sacrifice, particularly highlighted by the widows who later take up arms. **AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM**Contents generated from the original Chinese text
The Eight Immortals Travel East(Journey to the East)
The Eight Immortals Travel East or Journey to the East (《东游记》), is a famous 16th-century Chinese mythological novel detailing the adventures of eight Taoist deities. The most famous story within it is the Immortals’ journey to Penglai Island, where they famously crossed the East Sea, each using their unique, enchanted treasures to show their supernatural abilities.
The Eight Immortals Travel East or Journey to the East (《东游记》), is a famous 16th-century Chinese mythological novel detailing the adventures of eight Taoist deities. The most famous story within it is the Immortals’ journey to Penglai Island, where they famously crossed the East Sea, each using their unique, enchanted treasures to show their supernatural abilities.
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