[hnnmzh]

> we're talking about millions of people deliberately destroying stuff out of a mix of spite, arrogance, and folly.

> ......But even then, it was mostly an idea that probably only very few people believed was good.

Very good points.

I agree the Culture Revolution has caused great damage. I don't think it shifted the core of "Chinese culture". It was "rectified" quickly and today people understand how bad it was. OTOH, The New Culture Movement had probably caused more impact. I'm not saying the NCM is bad but its effects are significant and long lasting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Culture_Movement

Please let me know your view on it.