The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast

The Man from Qi Worries About the Sky

February 08, 2024 William Han Episode 149
The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast
The Man from Qi Worries About the Sky
The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Pod
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Show Notes

"The man from Qi worries about the sky" is a Chinese idiom meaning to worry unnecessarily about things that won't happen. It comes from a story found in Liezi, an ancient tract of philosophy.

But what was this place called Qi? What does the original fable say? Have we misunderstood it this whole time?

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