At the CCTV Financial Forum on December 25,Dong Mingzhu, chairman of Gree Electric Appliances, revealed that the company has invested 1700 million yuan。Strive forLet the mine workers go from going to work to wearing suits. However, she admits that due to the relatively small demand for mine air conditioners, it seems that this huge investment in R&D will not bring a corresponding economic return.
This point of view has sparked heated discussions among netizensMany people think that even if miners can enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, they will not be able to work in suits. Those who wear suits to work are not absenteeism, and some people say,Dong Mingzhu first asked the Gree employees to put on suits before saying anything else. Dong Mingzhu is a proper capitalist. In response to this controversy, it is necessary to delve into the complex relationship between technological progress and practical application.
We must admit that the scale of R&D funds mentioned by Dong Mingzhu is undoubtedly a huge investment. This not only reflects Gree's emphasis on technological innovation, but also shows the company's attention to improving the working environment of miners. Mine air conditioning is designed to improve the survival of miners in the harsh working environment of high temperature and high humidity, which is the positive impact of technology on human life. Dong Mingzhu is also kind-hearted.
The doubts of netizens are not unreasonable. Even though the development of the mine air conditioner has significantly improved the working conditions of the miners, it seems unrealistic to have them work in suits. In the work environment of many miners, wearing a suit is not only impractical, but it can also pose a safety risk. Therefore, from a purely economic point of view, the huge R&D investment does not seem to have brought the expected returns.
What should we make of this?In my opinion, it's really a game between technology and practical application. It is good for companies to pursue technological innovation, but these technologies must be verified and applied in practice. If a technology is not widely adopted or generates value in practice, then it may be just a technology in the lab rather than a truly valuable product.
We must also consider corporate social responsibility. In addition to pursuing economic benefits, enterprises should also pay attention to their contribution to society. This is not only reflected through charitable donations, but more importantly through its products and services to improve people's quality of life. For a product such as a mine air conditioner, if it cannot be widely used in practice and truly improve the quality of life of miners, then it may only be a technical attempt, rather than a real social progress.
The controversy between Dong Mingzhu and mine air conditioning is actually an issue of technological innovation, practical application and social responsibility. We cannot simply criticize the decision-making of Dong Mingzhu or Gree Electric, but should think about this issue from multiple angles.
In the pursuit of technological innovations, we must ensure that these technologies can be validated and applied in practice, and truly make a positive impact on people's lives. At the same time, companies should also pay more attention to their social responsibility and improve people's quality of life through products and services, rather than just pursuing economic benefits.