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Why Trust is Collapsing: The Shocking Truth Behind Modern Society's Broken Social Fabric
In this video, we dive deep into Zheng Yefu's groundbreaking book "Trust Theory" (2001), the first comprehensive study of trust in Chinese sociology. Discover how trust has evolved from personal bonds to anonymous systems, why our modern world is experiencing a crisis of "killing the familiar" (杀熟), and what this means for your daily life. Zheng Yefu, a renowned Chinese sociologist, reveals the biological roots of trust, the game theory of cooperation, and the hidden forces shaping our social order. Watch to understand why trust is the invisible glue holding society together—and why it's breaking apart.
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