Last year, an article titled "Strongly Recommend the Restoration of the People's Kneeling Official System" caused an uproar on the Internet. The author of this article is Xu Shilin, a well-known economist and sociologist. In the article, he put forward a seemingly absurd point of view: let the common people bow down when they see the officials, so that the officials can look like officials, and let the officials have official authority, official etiquette, and official spirit. He believes that this can improve the moral level and ability to perform duties, and at the same time enhance the public's trust and respect for **.
This article sparked heated discussions among netizens, some agreed, some opposed, some ridiculed, and some were angry. Some people think that Xu Shilin is joking, some think that he is challenging the bottom line, some think that he is hinting at some kind of problem, and some think that he is proposing some kind of solution. So what is the meaning of Xu Shilin's suggestion?Is he doing an irony, or is he giving us a revelation?
Xu Shilin's suggestion seems absurd, but it is actually a kind of irony, a satire and criticism of reality. He used extreme examples to expose and expose some real problems, such as the distance between the government and the people, the corruption and incompetence of the people, and the dissatisfaction and helplessness of the public.
He uses exaggerated techniques to attract people's attention and thinking, and make people reflect on and question some things that are taken for granted, such as the power and status of **, the rights and obligations of the public, the responsibility and credibility of **, etc. He uses a sarcastic tone to express his views and attitudes, which makes people feel his dissatisfaction and indignation, and also inspires people's dissatisfaction and resistance.
Xu Shilin's suggestion can also be seen as a kind of enlightenment, a ** and warning for the future. He uses hypothetical scenarios to show and illustrate a possible outcome, such as what kind of changes will happen, what kind of impact will be brought about, and what kind of consequences will be caused if the people really want to bow down.
He uses logical reasoning to analyze and explain a possible cause, such as why such a situation occurs, what kind of factors it is due to, what kind of constraints it is subject to, and what kind of laws it conforms to. He used a cautionary tone to remind and admonish people, to make people aware of the danger and seriousness of this situation, and also to make people think about how to avoid and change this situation, and how to safeguard and protect their own interests and dignity.
Xu Shilin's suggestion can also be regarded as a kind of **, the pursuit and realization of ideals. He uses hypothetical theories to explore and try a possible model, such as if the common people really want to bow down, whether they can achieve the effect he says, whether they can achieve the goals they expect, and whether they can meet the ideals he pursues.
He uses empirical data to support and justify a possible effect, such as citing historical and real-life examples to illustrate the existence and operation of this model in certain times and regions, as well as its impact and value on society and individuals. He uses the tone of ** to invite and challenge people, to open up and expand their thinking and horizons, and also to allow people to participate and contribute their own opinions and suggestions.
Xu Shilin's suggestion of "kneeling down for officials" is undoubtedly a thought-provoking debate. Whether it is ironic reality, warning the future, or **ideals, they are leading us to think about the relationship between society and power. Perhaps, this seemingly outrageous proposition is precisely to arouse concern for social issues, so that we can participate in the construction of a more just and harmonious social order. Behind this irony is a desire for an ideal society and a deep awareness of the problems of the day. The art of irony