Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/0:00Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Grumpy Chinese GuySubscribe to watchWhy Do So Many People Wait for a Savior Instead of Saving Themselves?From false saviors to real power: why collective action, not waiting for heroes, is the only way out.Neil ZhuJul 26, 2025∙ Paid1342146Share1. Chinese culture has long said: You can't rely on godsIn China, we grow up hearing a line:"There has never been a savior, nor gods or emperors to rely on."Our mythology never teaches you to kneel a…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Neil Zhu.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Grumpy Chinese Guy PodcastJust a grumpy Chinese guy has too much to say. Just a grumpy Chinese guy has too much to say. SubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeNeil ZhuRecent EpisodesWhen Nuclear Fusion Becomes a Family Asset10 hrs ago • Neil ZhuAnother War, Same People Sent to FightDec 19 • Neil ZhuBallots vs Scorecards: How China Really Evaluates Its OfficialsDec 17 • Neil ZhuAmericans Want Affordable Health Care. Congress Chose Donors.Dec 15 • Neil ZhuBondi Beach, Blame Games, and Netanyahu’s Politics of DeflectionDec 14 • Neil ZhuAI Isn’t Out of ControlDec 13 • Neil ZhuHow Chinese University Students Join the Communist PartyDec 11 • Neil ZhuThe DC Shooter Was American MadeNov 28 • Neil Zhu