About this episode

The episode explores the concept of authenticity versus perfection in a Chinese reality show.

What if perfection is boring? A Chinese reality show is putting that question to the test live on air. No retouches. No second takes. Just glorious, awkward, unfiltered authenticity. When did we stop wanting perfection and start wanting someone who sounds exactly like the rest of us? / Awake at night? Don't check the time (13:50) On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guests: Fei Fei, Yushan

Topics covered

• reality show
• authenticity
• perfection
• Chinese culture
• society
• media

Keywords

• reality show
• authenticity
• perfection
• Chinese culture
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China Plus

Books & works: Imperfect is the new perfect

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