Chesterton's Fence is a simple rule of thumb that suggests you should never destroy a fence, change a rule, or alter a tradition if you do not understand why it was created in the first place. China's Four Pests Campaign during the Great ...See moreChesterton's Fence is a simple rule of thumb that suggests you should never destroy a fence, change a rule, or alter a tradition if you do not understand why it was created in the first place. China's Four Pests Campaign during the Great Leap Forward shows the tragic consequences of meddling with things we do not fully understand.
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