# Can ancient hacks beat modern heat?

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Podcast: [Round Table China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/round-table-china-390882)
Published: 2026-07-07T08:19:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2765266
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We are in the thick of summer, cranking the AC and reaching for anything cold. But for thousands of years, people survived blazing heat without a single modern convenience. China's traditional playbook was full of clever, low-tech fixes that kept things bearable. As temperatures keep rising, can these ancient hacks actually be smarter than our energy-guzzling gadgets? / Can you wear last year's sunscreen (12:29)? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

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