Listening to this old talk by Simon Winchester, I couldn't help but think the "perverted Western prejudices" that existed in the 1930's aren't that much different than they are today. There are certain people who still think, act & behave exactly like their colonial fathers did.
https://twitter.com/DanielDumbrill/status/1396361161797300235
One of the early interactions that lead Joseph Needham on his journey to write the most comprehensive English records of Chinese science and technology history. He started a volume of books called "Science and Civilisation in China" which currently consists of 27 massive books.
Some of the other discoveries Needham made which shook the entire understanding of our world's early civilizations and their inventions.
Here's the link to the full talk. It's more about Needham's life in general but Simon is a captivating speaker and it includes some really interesting stories. Well worth the listen.
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