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BK10 L3 I The True Spy Is Human Nature
Why are the smartest and most experienced people often the most susceptible to being deceived?
From the counter-espionage cases of the 1980s and the political infiltration of 2011 to the AI era of today, the tools have constantly evolved, yet the weaknesses of human nature remain unchanged.
Hongda Trust
Aug 91 min read


BK10 L2 I Why are the smartest people the most likely to get scammed?
Why are the smartest and most experienced people often the most susceptible to being deceived?
From the counter-espionage cases of the 1980s and the political infiltration of 2011 to the AI era of today, the tools have constantly evolved, yet the weaknesses of human nature remain unchanged.
Hongda Trust
Aug 91 min read


L3|中国文明 Coexisting with the River: Another Kind of Power Dujiangyan Bestows Upon Modern Civilization
What has truly endured at Dujiangyan for over two millennia is not a static arrangement of unchanging stones, but a dynamic system capable of continuous adjustment, refinement, and maintenance. It harnesses the river’s power while leaving space for the river itself; it establishes engineering boundaries while embracing ongoing upkeep; it preserves core principles while allowing for the constant evolution of materials, standards, and technologies. Perhaps the legacy Dujiangyan
Hongda Trust
Aug 91 min read


L2 | A Living Hydraulic Engineering Project: The Design, Annual Maintenance, and Upgrading of Dujiangyan
Dujiangyan has endured for over two millennia not because of a static ancient engineering design, but thanks to a "living system" comprising water diversion, sediment discharge, flow regulation, and continuous maintenance. From the Fish Mouth, Flying Sand Weir, and Precious Bottle Neck to the annual maintenance protocols and "Iron Ox" benchmarks—and extending to modern reservoirs, sluice gates, and digital dispatch systems—the project has constantly adapted and evolved. Ultim
Hongda Trust
Aug 91 min read


L1 | Why is Dujiangyan still operational after more than two thousand years, without relying on a dam across the river?
More than two thousand years ago, instead of damming the Min River with a single barrier, Li Bing utilized the Fish Mouth, the Flying Sand Weir, and the Precious Bottle Neck to allow the water flow, riverbed, and terrain to work together in regulating the river. While today’s Dujiangyan has integrated modern reservoirs, sluice gates, and digital monitoring systems, its core philosophy endures: rather than subduing the forces of nature, the aim is to understand them, make room
Hongda Trust
Aug 91 min read
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