https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me1wIbukVh0
After watching youtube about how misinformed the general public was in late Qing in the 19th century about the western naval powers, and how officials on the frontlines routinely *lied* to the imperial government in Beijing, and how poor intelligence led to disastrous strategic decisions...
I can't help but realize this is what USA is doing to itself in the 21st century. The age of information.
Absolutely mindblowing.
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