Lee Kuan Yew on his book From Third World to First
Join us in this compelling interview with Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern Singapore, as he discusses his influential book, "From Third World to First." The book recounts Singapore's remarkable journey from a small, resource-less island to one of the world's most prosperous nations under Lee's leadership.
In this discussion, Lee sheds light on the strategies, policies, and leadership principles that guided his decision-making process and fundamentally reshaped Singapore's destiny. He shares his unique insights on global geopolitics, economic development, and the challenges he faced while navigating the complexities of nation-building.
Whether you're a student of history, an aspiring leader, or someone intrigued by the marvels of economic transformation, this interview provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th century's most effective nation builders. Dive into the story of a man who dedicated his life to his country, leading it to unparalleled growth and prosperity.
Discover the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew and the lessons his journey offers for future generations. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content. Enjoy the video!
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00:00 Intro
01:23 What are the opportunities for America?
03:11 Rivalry or co-existence and cooperation?
03:40 What should America do to succeed?
04:33 Something to learn from China
05:13 Confucianism and society
06:28 Obligation to less developed countries
07:42 Debt relief is not a panacea
08:55 Source of LKY models and views
09:33 What didn't work in Asia and Europe
10:28 How to feed 2m people
11:22 We tried many things
12:43 Israeli leapfrog
13:22 Singaporean model
14:42 A first world oasis in a third world
15:15 Getting the population behave
17:07 Capital punishment for drugs
18:50 Do you care that they criticise you heavily
20:25 On elections
21:37 On free press
24:22 Escaping economic crisis
24:59 Statism VS individualism
30:11 On Japanese
31:07 On China, Japan and the U.S.
31:53 On Japan economy and development
33:03 Japanese toughness
34:00 On Koreas reunification
34:53 On China-Taiwan reunification
36:03 Deng Xiaoping
36:55 Opening up China
37:17 Saving China
38:07 On giving up power
39:44 On transition of power
42:00 Greatest leader ever met
42:36 On Leadership
43:33 The Golden rule
45:14 On science
46:15 On global risks
47:20 On Henry Kissinger
47:55 On biggest regrets
49:00 On dinner with Deng Xiaoping
51:00 On LKY strongest skill