The Pentium Era - South to North

"Zhang Chen, don't you feel happy when you see millions of likes now? Do you feel like you have the power to rise up?" Li Yong asked.

Zhang Chen said honestly: "It feels really good. It's like having people read the book you wrote or applauding your fashion show. I think this is a normal reaction for everyone, right?"

"Yes, no one is willing to be unknown, and no one is willing to do what they do in silence."

Li Yong said: "It is Yan Ziling who lives in seclusion. He fishes by the Fuchun River. He also uses a straight hook. He wants to be deliberately different, for fear that others will not know that he is living in seclusion, so there is a saying, called 'straight hook fishing'." , hook fishing for profit', the starting point is the same, for fame and fortune, and to satisfy their own needs. "

"Li Yong, are you mocking me? Haha, you really can't curse without swearing." Zhang Chen laughed.

"Yes, I am just mocking you and reminding you, Zhang Chen." Li Yong said, "Do you know what those millions of likes are?"

Zhang Chen shook his head: "I don't know, you teach me."

"That is the blind crowd, the blind masses, or there is another word, 'mob', which refers to a group of homogeneous psychological consciousness who refuse rational and complex thinking and do not accept the various opinions provided to them. , ideas and beliefs, they simply choose two extremes, either accepting them entirely or rejecting them entirely. In their values, there is only absolute truth or absolute falsehood.

“On the Internet, it means a thumbs up or a thumbs down, a thumbs up or a thumbs down, there is no in-between option.

"This kind of praise or denial is actually the cheapest, but it has an effect, that is, it creates an illusory atmosphere, a force that pushes forward, making the person being praised feel as if he represents millions. When people speak out, they have a false illusion, which is what I said, they feel that they have the power to rise up and shout.

“Although the unanimous behavior of the masses is cheap, few people can stand it and move forward without being supported by them. The leaders of all mass movements are supported by such mobs, thinking that they are the source of strength. I know that these people are actually the same group of hozens when the tree fell. They gather quickly and disperse even faster. They are not responsible at all, let alone have any obligations.

"In reality, they are just people who gather around to watch and boo when there is a fight on the street. On the Internet, because of their anonymity, it is easier to gather and disperse, and they are framed by such a group of people. , is very dangerous.”

"Li Yong, what do you mean by these words to me?" Zhang Chen asked, "Do you think I am at risk of being kidnapped by them?"

"It's not the risk, it's the fact that you have been kidnapped. Zhang Chen, you are being pushed forward by them."

Li Yong sighed and said:

"Zhang Chen, I know that according to your personality, it is difficult for you to refuse and not be kidnapped. In your opinion, these millions of likes are goodwill and support for you, and you feel that you cannot live up to it. But in fact, it is completely That’s not the case. They can praise you at this moment and scold you as worthless when they turn around. If you take it seriously, you are showing the wrong attitude.”

Zhang Chen defended: "I didn't ask for any support from them. Everything I said was just representing myself."

"Representing yourself? Think about it calmly, Zhang Chen, if you only represent yourself, you will not be interested in the public issues you talk about at all. I have read your "Painting Theory" and "Hundred Schools Forum" "Seeds of Art in the Fire", those programs are very good, that is your specialty, and you really know it. You said that represents yourself, I believe it."

Li Yong paused for a moment and said, "Zhang Chen, when I speak today, I may speak more bluntly and harshly. Don't mind it, okay?"

Zhang Chen said yes, you name it, I'm not that chicken-hearted.

"Okay, let me continue." Li Yong continued, "But to be honest, I feel very strange when I see your speeches. I feel that they are not you. What I see is an actor performing on the stage, performing a The role of the self-righteous public intellectual.

"Many people now like to play this role, public intellectual. I can tell you privately that I am very disdainful of this term. I think that after Sartre, there were no public intellectuals in the world at all.

"Some are speculators. They treat this industry as a business, or they use it to increase their own value and wait for the price. Zhang Chen, I am not scolding you, but it can also be said that I am. I scold you, if I don’t remind you, I think you are in danger of going in this direction, tell me honestly, don’t you watch your online videos?”

Zhang Chen smiled and said, look.

"If no one likes it, would you feel disappointed? If you see so many people liking it, would you be excited?" Li Yong asked.

"We have discussed this before, and I agree." Zhang Chen said.

"I have also gone through this process, and I can understand it." Li Yong said, "When you stand there and speak, and the people below respond, you will feel a sense of heroism in your heart. Zhang Chen, you look at that Do you feel the same way with millions of likes?"

Zhang Chen thought for a moment and said okay, a little bit.

"It's not that a little bit, you probably also enjoy a kind of pleasure, feeling that you are speaking for millions of people, right?" Li Yong continued to ask.

Zhang Chen sighed: "I admit, I feel this way."

"It is this feeling that will stimulate your desire to perform. Your postures and language will become more and more exaggerated. Oh no, you think you are getting bolder and sharper. Otherwise, there is no way to get more applause. This is what I mean, you are lifted up by them, you are pushed forward by them, they lift you up with applause and praises one after another, and you perform as if you will not stop until your words are amazing."

"Let's go, Li Yong, is it as exaggerated as you said?" Zhang Chen shouted, "I just told a few truths. I admit that what I said may offend some people, but shouldn't they be offended? "

"Yes, many things and many people are indeed subject to criticism, and you also have the right to criticize." Li Yong said, "But do you understand the people or things you criticize? The causes of many things are It's very complicated. The complexity may be beyond your imagination. Have you ever understood it before criticizing it? Or are you interested in understanding it?

"Zhang Chen, tell me, are you just pretending to be critical, or are you really dissatisfied with someone or something? If you are really dissatisfied, why don't you take some time to understand this matter clearly? , isn’t it pointless to criticize without a clear understanding?

"It is untargeted and has no targeted criticism. What is the meaning of this kind of criticism? Will it help solve the matter or present the truth? It is untargeted and it is just shooting with your eyes closed. Can you hit the target accurately? To put it bluntly, this is the same as nonsense. What's the difference, Zhang Chen, tell me?"

Zhang Chen was speechless for a moment. He admitted that when he was on stage, many times he was just quick to talk and said whatever came to his mind. He never had the time or effort to understand what he said clearly. Zhang Chen said:

"Okay, Li Yong, I admit that many times, I just talk casually on stage."

"This is what I want to remind you, this is the dangerous place." Li Yong said, "If it's just three or five of us drinking together, Zhang Chen, we can talk openly and say anything. We have said it before and heard it. I laughed, but you are on stage, and the audience below is not your friend. Moreover, you are still a public figure. If you say something casually, people will take it seriously."

Zhang Chen scratched his head and said with some embarrassment: "I haven't even thought about this."

"I know you haven't thought about this, so I want to call you to remind you." Li Yong said, "As a public figure, you must be responsible for your own words and deeds. You must be cautious in your words and deeds, and say what you can do." , do what you said, at least say what you understand. You must know that your words and deeds can affect other people, and you must be responsible for your words and deeds."

Zhang Chen was silent. He had to admit that Li Yong's words were right. Some of his actions were indeed too frivolous. Sometimes he even took the stage to give a speech and didn't take it seriously at all. He felt that as long as he went up and said it, it would be enough. I just wanted to bring up the atmosphere at the scene without thinking about the consequences after speaking.

Li Yong slowed down his tone and said: "Zhang Chen, if you are really dissatisfied with something and feel that they have done something wrong, I said that you have the right to criticize, then at least take the time to investigate and study it carefully. Only then do you come to your conclusion. No matter how big the matter is, if you formulate your criticism after careful investigation and research, you can give it to me.

"I can guarantee that your critical text will appear on the table of the top leadership and draw their attention to this issue. If so, will it be more effective than posting a few videos online? If you really want to change In this society, I think this is the correct and efficient way."

Zhang Chen laughed dumbly and said: "No, Li Yong, you know I'm not that material and I won't be willing to do something like that. Okay, Li Yong, thank you. I accept your kindness and I'll take care of it from now on." Just keep your mouth shut."

Li Yong laughed and said, "I knew you, Zhang Chen, were a sensible person... Oh, no, Zhang Chen, have you encountered something recently? Are you diverting your attention?"

"No, no, what will happen to me?" Zhang Chen said quickly.

"Really?" Li Yong asked, "Looking at those videos, I felt weird. I felt that it was not the Zhang Chen I knew. Zhang Chen, if you have anything, you must tell me."

Zhang Chen said, I understand, thank you Li Yong, nothing is really wrong.

Li Yong said okay, as long as it's okay. If you have something to ask, don't keep it in your heart. You just like to keep things in your heart.

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