In this era of rapid change, the speed of social development is jaw-dropping.
However, with the advancement of science and technology and the development of the economy, a phenomenon called "involution" has become increasingly apparent. So, what should we make of this phenomenon?
First of all, we need to clarify what "involution" is. In the field of sociology, involution refers to:In the process of development of a system or group, due to excessive competitive pressure, resources are over-concentrated, which reduces the overall efficiency and increases the individual pressure.
To put it simply, everyone is working hard for a little advantage, but the result is that everyone is spinning in circles, and there is no substantial progress.
So, why does the phenomenon of involution appear in our society?There are many reasons for this, such as the imbalance of educational resources, the competitive pressure of the job market, and the excessive pursuit of success in society.
For example, in the case of our country, the rapid development of these education has cultivated a lot of talents, but the jobs that can be provided by the society cannot match the oversupply. Can we complain that educational development is going wrong?Apparently not.
The concentration of high-quality education, the concentration of high-quality education in some areas, resulting in the rapid development of these areas than the surrounding areas, with the passage of time, the demand for local development talents quickly reached saturation, and then evolved into limited local employment opportunities.
In underdeveloped areas, educational resources are weak, and the hard-trained talents cannot be retained. Running to developed regions, the talents cultivated in developed regions are reluctant to go to underdeveloped regions. In the end, the first shape will be gathered in developed areas, and the competition will naturally be more intense.
And people in society are proud to make money and live in villas. Where can I make money?Of course, it is a developed area, where wages are high and the environment is not bad. In the end, a devil's circle was completely formed.
This also leads to the fact that people have to choose the way of "involution" to deal with the pressure of life.
However, involution is not the solution to the problem, but may exacerbate the severity of the problem.
Because in the process of involution,People often neglect their physical and mental health, ignore the harmonious relationship between people, and even ignore the fairness and justice of society.
As a result, while everyone is working hard, the overall progress of society is not improving.
So, how should we deal with the phenomenon of involution?I think, first of all, we need to change the definition of success.
Success should not only be a symbol of social status and wealth, but also the realization of personal value and the improvement of quality of life.
Secondly,We need to promote the fair distribution of social resources, reduce the gap between rich and poor, and give everyone a fair opportunity to pursue their dreams.
Finally,We need to improve people's psychological quality so that they can learn to remain calm and rational in the face of pressure, rather than blindly pursuing short-term success.
In general, involution is a complex social phenomenon that requires us to understand and deal with it from multiple perspectives. We can't simply blame it on the lack of effort on the part of individuals, nor can it be addressed simply by increasing competitive pressure. Only when we truly understand the nature of involution can we find effective solutions to move our society towards a healthier and more harmonious development.