Tag / psychology
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有神论还是无神论 – Religion or atheism
“People continuously dwell on the existence of a supreme deity, but in fact the truth is laid out in such clarity that no further explanation is required.” A poised meditation on religious belief by sociologist Li Yinhe.
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特朗普是美国的潜意识 – Trump: America’s subconscious
A Chinese look at American populism, as embodied by Donald Trump.
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乡愁是什么？ – What is nostalgia?
What makes you yearn after a place left behind – or the memories of your childhood? Scents, streetscapes, old shops matter more to us than major attractions. A meditation on space and memory by Dou Hao.
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什么是真正快乐的人生？ – What is a truly happy life?
No matter what a brilliant career or what great achievements a person has, he is left with only himself in the end. The truly happy life is one continually aware of itself, one that continuously appreciates love and beauty, one continuously returning and reflecting on itself.
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“中国心态”的一个比喻 – A metaphor for ‘Chinese mentality’
Christian philosopher Li Yehang explores the work of Sigmund Freud to understand a key characteristic of contemporary China: excessive focus on the outside world, and lack of solid internal foundations.
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为什么爱情世界里的付出和牺牲不受法律保护？ – Why is there no legal protection in the world of love?
Love comes with much sacrifice and dedication – of time, emotions, and multiple gifts. Yet if the feeling ends, there is no legal protection for the sad lovers – why, asks Ding Xiaoyun.
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一个没有童年的民族
The lack of a happy childhood can cause a person distress – but what is its effect on a country? A meditation on Chinese historical roots, and trauma.
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错觉 – Illusion
This text offers a slightly rambling meditation on illusion in our age of mass-information and social media – things we believe in, which aren’t true.
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严肃点，这儿正招聘呢！ – Four Chinese job-seeking scenes
How do people go about looking for a job in China? This piece gives us an insight into recruitment processes through four short scenes at a career fair.
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郭于华专访：消除社会的“心态紧张” – Interview with Guo Yuhua: eliminating social ‘psychological tensions’
Sociology professor Guo Yuhua reflects on current reforms in China, and how much support society gives them.
