中国式励志故事怎样毒害人的心智?How do Chinese-style inspirational stories poison people’s minds?|心理|张献忠|历史|权力|内卷|教育
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Anthony explores the concept of Chinese inspirational narratives, critiquing their often shallow portrayal of success and power. He discusses how these stories, rooted in historical figures and societal values, promote a zero-sum view of power and ambition, often at the expense of human values and spirituality. Drawing parallels to totalitarianism and intergenerational trauma, Anthony suggests that these narratives are a product of a society where the individual's worth is tied to their social and political standing, rather than their personal growth or contribution. He concludes by highlighting the need for a strong self to overcome these narratives and find true self-worth.
Takeaways
- 🎬 The video discusses the theme of Chinese education and its influence on individual aspirations and societal values.
- 🎥 The movie 'Ah, Navy' is used as a case study to illustrate how militarism can distort the mental journey of young people and shape societal perceptions of success.
- 🔍 The video contrasts the movie's portrayal of success with online reviews, highlighting a disconnect between artistic intent and audience interpretation.
- 🌐 It critiques the 'Chinese inspirational narrative', which often venerates those who rise from humble beginnings to positions of power, regardless of the means used.
- 🏛 The script touches on the historical context of Chinese society, where Confucian ideals of self-sacrifice and dedication are overshadowed by a Legalist orientation towards power and hierarchy.
- 📚 The video mentions historical figures like Liu Bang, Chen Ping, and Liu Bei, who are often portrayed as having lofty ambitions that align with the power structure of their time.
- 👑 It delves into the psychological mechanisms behind the desire for power, suggesting that those who have suffered may seek to inflict the same suffering on others as a form of revenge.
- 👥 The script points out the paradox that those who are most harmed by dictators are often the common people, despite their initial support for these leaders.
- 📉 The video argues that the Chinese inspirational narrative is a product of an autocratic society where individual growth is stifled and a zero-sum mentality prevails.
- 📚 It suggests that the Chinese inspirational narrative is a form of collective psychological trauma passed down through generations, affecting even those who are physically distant from the original environment.
- 🛑 The video concludes by proposing that true 'salvation' involves building a strong self to overcome societal pressures and reconstruct one's values and beliefs.
Q & A
What does Anthony discuss in his video about Chinese education?
-Anthony discusses the concept of Chinese inspirational narratives and how they are deeply rooted in the country's history and culture. He uses the Japanese movie 'Ah, Navy' as a starting point to explore themes such as the worship of power, the zero-sum game of ambition, and the societal impact of these narratives.
What is the significance of the movie 'Ah, Navy' in Anthony's discussion?
-The movie 'Ah, Navy' is significant as it serves as a narrative example that Anthony uses to illustrate how militarism can distort the mental journey of young people and how different audiences can interpret such narratives in various ways, including as a success story.
How does Anthony describe the two main characteristics of Chinese inspirational stories?
-Anthony describes the two main characteristics as: 1) Worship of the bottom, where the protagonist starts with a miserable life that supposedly justifies any actions taken later for success, and 2) Lofty ambitions that coincide with the order of power, emphasizing the importance of hierarchical order and societal position.
What does Anthony suggest about the relationship between Chinese society and the Confucian personality?
-Anthony suggests that while Chinese society promotes a Confucian personality with emphasis on dedication and sacrifice, the actual operation of the system is more aligned with a Legalist personality, which is unreflective identification with the hierarchical order and a focus on climbing up the social ladder.
How does Anthony connect the concept of 'lofty ambitions' to the pursuit of power in Chinese society?
-Anthony connects 'lofty ambitions' to the pursuit of power by stating that in Chinese inspirational narratives, the protagonist's ambitions are closely tied to secular power and domination, often leading to a zero-sum game where one person's gain is another's loss.
What historical examples does Anthony provide to illustrate the concept of 'lofty ambitions'?
-Anthony provides examples such as Liu Bang, Chen Ping, and Liu Bei, who expressed their ambitions at a young age, often with a desire to rise above their current social status and achieve power.
How does Anthony describe the psychological mechanism behind Chinese inspirational narratives?
-Anthony describes the psychological mechanism as one where individuals who have suffered from the world accumulate hatred and decide to become worse people, eventually seeking revenge on society and realizing their ambitions through power and control.
What does Anthony suggest about the impact of Chinese inspirational narratives on individuals' mental states?
-Anthony suggests that these narratives can lead to a broken inner world for individuals, causing them to live in a state of isolation and self-centeredness, with a lack of deep connections and trust with others.
How does Anthony relate the concept of 'salvation' to the Chinese inspirational narratives?
-Anthony relates 'salvation' to the idea of freeing the soul from darkness, which he equates to relativism, nihilism, and a life of confusion. He suggests that overcoming these issues requires a strong self to reconstruct external customs, concepts, and standards.
What is Anthony's final recommendation for viewers who may have questions or personal confusion?
-Anthony's final recommendation is for viewers to contact him via email for further consultation, and he also encourages viewers to watch other videos in his 'Psychology and Education' playlist for additional insights.
Outlines
🎓 Reflections on Chinese Education and Inspirational Narratives
Anthony introduces the topic of Chinese education, referencing the Japanese movie 'Ah, Navy' to illustrate the transformation of a young man under an authoritarian system. The movie portrays Ichiro Hirata's journey from a free-thinking individual to a loyal naval officer, influenced by the Naval Academy's high-pressure environment. Anthony discusses contrasting interpretations of Hirata's story, highlighting the Chinese inspirational narrative that values social mobility and power alignment. He critiques this narrative for its focus on worldly success and hierarchical order, rather than individual spiritual pursuits or moral legitimacy. The summary also touches on historical figures whose ambitions were tied to power, suggesting a deep-seated cultural admiration for those who rise from humble beginnings to positions of authority.
🏰 The Zero-Sum Game of Power and Its Societal Impact
This paragraph delves into the concept of power as a zero-sum game, contrasting it with business and intellectual innovation that can create mutual value. Anthony points out that in Chinese society, the pursuit of power often gains recognition and is embedded in inspirational stories that involve overcoming adversity and achieving revenge. He uses historical examples, such as King Gou Jian of Yue and Lord Fu Yan, to illustrate the ruthless measures taken in the quest for power and the subsequent harm to ordinary people. The narrative suggests that individuals with humble origins who rise to power are seen as representing the interests of the people, despite often acting against them. Anthony also discusses the cultural fascination with figures like Qin Shi Huang and the Hengshui model of education, which are seen as pathways for class mobility, despite their underlying cruelty and disregard for human values.
🌐 The Cultural Trauma of Chinese Inspirational Narratives
Anthony explores the origins and implications of Chinese inspirational narratives, linking them to the cultural mentality shaped by increasing autocracy throughout Chinese history. He discusses the influence of popular literature on the collective psyche, particularly stories of individuals rising from poverty to power, which provide an outlet for omnipotent fantasies and reflect a zero-sum societal struggle. The paragraph highlights the impact of a lack of market economy and rule of law, which forces people into a more vicious coexistence and a disregard for human values and spirituality. Anthony also touches on the role of these narratives as a form of 'salvation' in a society where politics and religion are intertwined, offering a redemption plan for those who feel worthless or trapped in a mutually harmful environment.
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Keywords
💡Chinese education
💡High-pressure management
💡Authoritarianism
💡Inspirational narrative
💡Social hierarchy
💡Militarism
💡Class mobility
💡Power struggle
💡Totalitarianism
💡Intergenerational trauma
💡Relativism and nihilism
Highlights
Introduction to the topic of Chinese education and its influence on personal development.
Review of the Japanese movie 'Ah, Navy' and its portrayal of militarism's impact on a young man's life.
Analysis of public perception of success in the context of the movie's protagonist.
Discussion on the societal values reflected in the movie's interpretation of class and marriage.
Introduction of the concept of 'Chinese inspirational narrative' and its characteristics.
Critique of the worship of the bottom and the moral legitimacy it provides in Chinese inspirational stories.
Exploration of the alignment between personal ambitions and the power hierarchy in Chinese society.
Examination of the Confucian and Legalist personalities in the operation of the Chinese system.
Critique of the inspirational narrative's focus on worldly position over individual spiritual pursuits.
Historical examples of Chinese figures with ambitions tied to power and their impact on society.
Analysis of the psychological mechanism behind Chinese inspirational stories and their societal effects.
Case study of King Gou Jian's revenge and its reflection of the Chinese inspirational narrative.
Discussion on the cultural shift in Chinese society from the Song Dynasty and its impact on inspirational narratives.
Critique of the zero-sum game mentality and its consequences in Chinese society's growth and development.
Analysis of the collective psychological trauma resulting from China's inspirational narratives.
Comparison of Western religious redemption plans with the lack of such options in Chinese society.
Proposal for a 'salvation' plan to free the soul from the darkness of relativism and nihilism.
Conclusion and invitation for viewers to engage with the content creator for further discussion.
Transcripts
Hello everyone, I'm Anthony
Welcome to subscribe to my channel
Today I want to talk to you about Chinese education
I remember last year I watched the Japanese movie "Ah, Navy"
Told such a story
Ichiro Hirata, a young man from the countryside before World War II
Because the family is poor
I had no choice but to go to the Naval Academy to study.
Under the high-pressure and authoritarian management model of the Naval Academy
Hirata's remaining free thoughts were eliminated bit by bit.
He gave up his original concern with domestic politics
Eventually became a loyal naval officer
His friends, teachers and classmates
One after another died on the battlefield
Originally I thought
this movie
It's just a portrayal
one
The mental journey of young people distorted by militarism
As a result, I read movie reviews online
Feeling very unexpected
Many people think Hirata is a success story
The reason is that if he had not gone to the naval school
In the end, there is no future
It was the Naval Academy that gave him the chance to succeed
opportunity to move up
made him a senior officer
Although Hirata will most likely die on the battlefield in the end.
But at least it was once glorious
so
This movie tells an inspirational story
There is a section in the video that talks about
late war
Hirata is already an officer
Declined the marriage proposal from the daughter of a landlord in the same village
in my opinion
The meaning of this plot is to show that
Hirata already felt that the situation was over
He may die in battle at any time
I don’t want women to suffer any more
But many people think
This is because
Hirata has shed his original class identity
I no longer look down on the daughter of a landlord who was once higher than me.
Many people also calculate based on Hirata’s position.
He was in Japan at that time
What kind of woman should he deserve?
The tone is similar to those aunts who do blind dates for their children.
exactly the same
These interpretations make me
Very unexpected
But it also gives me a sense of familiarity
We can name it Chinese inspirational narrative
There are many inspirational stories that Chinese people have been familiar with since childhood.
Generally speaking, it has the following two characteristics: First, worship of the bottom
The protagonist lives a very miserable life at first
Full of shame, hatred and pain
But this only inspired his fighting spirit
And the experience at the bottom
also gave him a moral legitimacy
That's because I was humiliated in my early years
So later I turned over
Whatever you do is just
The second is the protagonist’s lofty ambitions
It completely coincides with the order of power
On the surface
Chinese society promotes a Confucian personality
Emphasis on dedication and sacrifice
But in the process of operation of the system
What is oriented is the Legalist personality.
that is, unreflective identification with the hierarchical order.
Consider “climbing up” as an inspirational standard
In this inspirational narrative,
All value and meaning of life
It depends on your position in the worldly sequence
It determines your marriage, relationships, and happiness
and posthumous evaluation
As for individual spiritual pursuits
Those ideals and wishes beyond the level of physical desires
It's all meaningless
Even an obstacle to success
in Chinese history books
To portray a person with great ambitions
He often talks about his heroic words when he was young
to hint at his future success
for example
Liu Bang saw Qin Shihuang's chariot
He said enviously, "This is what a real man should be like."
Chen Ping, Liu Bang’s counselor, had a poor family in his early years.
Once I was sharing meat with everyone in the village
Everyone praised him for getting a fair share
Chen Ping lamented: If I rule the world in the future
It will be divided equally like meat.
Liu Bei also said when he was young
You must take the Yubaogai Car in the future
That is, the emperor’s chariot
The most famous inspirational story should be Gou Jian's story of "suffering hardships"
For thousands of years
Countless people sang and praised this story
For example, Pu Songling who wrote "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio"
He once wrote a famous self-encouragement couplet:
Hardworking people, God will not let you down, sleep on the salary and taste the courage
Three thousand Yue Jia can swallow Wu
Many high schools in China today
Still using this sentence as an example to motivate students
Mao Zedong had even more rhetoric in his early years.
For example, in "Letter to Li Jinxi"
Just imagine: China needs a man of magnanimity
Fundamentally reform and transform the thinking of people across the country
Once the thoughts are unified
Such a country is invincible
But read these words carefully
you will find
Their lofty ideals and lofty ambitions
Regardless of apparent motives
How noble and beautiful
For example, to save the common people, save the country and save the people
But they are closely bound to secular power.
for example
Mao Zedong's "Fundamentally Transforming the Thoughts of the Nation"
Such an ideal
Without huge coercion
is impossible to achieve
However
In a Chinese-style inspirational story
This kind of story is absolutely mainstream
Chinese-style lofty ambitions
Always inseparable from a strong desire for power
Of course the power here
Should not be understood only as political power in a narrow sense
But domination and control in a broad sense
The fight for power is a zero-sum game
This is different from business and intellectual innovation
Commercial trade can create value for both parties
progress in knowledge
It can also broaden the boundaries of cognition between both parties.
But power cannot be shared or divided
struggle for power
It is often a life-and-death process
But in Chinese society
The ambition to pursue power
It is often easier to gain recognition
Chinese inspirational stories
There is often such a psychological mechanism hidden:
a baby
Have suffered malice from the world
He has accumulated a lot of hatred in his heart
So he decided to do whatever it took to
become a worse person
Finally pour out his malice to the whole world
Successfully realized the idea of revenge against society
For example, King Gou Jian of Yue wanted to avenge his previous shame.
The measures adopted are even more bottomless
Gou Jian will conquer the country
It turned into a military camp where all the people were soldiers.
In order to defeat the state of Wu
Not hesitate to create a famine
To prevent soldiers from running away
Taking soldiers' families hostage
Gou Jian also created
Possibly the earliest military prostitute system in China
Gou Jian himself was also very suspicious.
After he succeeded, he forced his wife and ministers to death one after another.
Of course, these operations were later used in Chinese history.
It's pretty commonplace
But in the Spring and Autumn Period when there was still a certain bottom line
Gou Jian's overall war ideas
It still greatly lowers the level of civilization.
Lord Fu Yan in the Western Han Dynasty
Poor family in early years
No one around him wants to see him
because of an unexpected opportunity
He was received by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
and gain appreciation
then
The father-in-law went around exposing the ministers
Acting as a thug for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Everyone is in danger for a while
The ministers bribed their father Yan one after another
Some people say he is too domineering
But Zhufu Yan said: "In the early years,
Brothers refuse to take me in
My parents don’t recognize me as their son
My friends also abandoned me
The days of poverty have been too long
It's okay, it's impossible to survive.
Then when you die, you will be cooked by Wuding
I have reached my twilight years
So we have to go against the grain. "
certainly
Zhufuyan has a poor reputation in history
But think about it carefully
His and Gou Jian's mental state
Actually there is no difference
Dictators who have come back from the past and present
This is also mostly the case
For example, Zhu Yuanzhang, Qin Shihuang, Huang Chao, Hong Xiuquan
Abroad there are Stalin, Saddam, Gaddafi, etc.
They may be from the lower class
Or there was it earlier
very difficult experience
Moreover, the people who are harmed the most after taking power are ordinary people.
The so-called "peasant leaders are anti-peasant"
Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang Xianzhong and others who were born as farmers
The control and hatred towards farmers are also the most ruthless
But people tend to worship them
and behaved cruelly to them
Show generosity and understanding
Because they identify with each other emotionally
The "Emperor" realized what they wanted in their hearts
That primitive almighty fantasy
make them feel that one day
Can also release that anger
Chinese inspirational narrative thinking
A person from a humble background
and later power
If there is a greater contrast
The more it explains
There is something holy and righteous about this man
This person must represent the interests of the people at the bottom
So whatever happens afterward is for the benefit of everyone.
This narrative worships abstract class mobility
Even this liquidity
By doing so to the detriment of everyone's interests
It is also worthy of aspiration
For example, on the Chinese Internet
The beautification of Qin has long been popular
Think that Qin’s reforms
It is to provide Qin people with a channel for class mobility.
They put the Qin State, which had a military merit title system,
Imagine it as a place with clear rewards and punishments
As long as ordinary people work hard
An ideal society that can continuously rise
Of course this is completely unrealistic
They believe that Qin’s unification war against the six kingdoms
It was the revolution of the lower class people of the Qin State against the aristocrats of the six countries.
In short, history progresses through killing.
The more you kill
The greater your chances of advancement
Even if you are also a victim
But as long as I can climb up
Just win
Among the voices praising China’s exam-oriented education online
The most typical view
Just put the Hengshui model
Said to be backward areas fighting against big cities
The only channel to achieve class mobility
As long as I can go to the city one day to buy cabbage
No matter how much suffering you endure today, it is worth it
These
can be regarded as products of Chinese-style inspirational narratives
So how did this narrative come about?
in Chinese history
As the degree of autocracy deepens
The cultural mentality of the entire society
are also gradually changing
After the Song Dynasty
A large number of homeless people are pouring into the city
and spawned various popular literature
One of the most popular themes
This is the story of "Change to Thailand and Fortune"
"Becoming Thai" here does not refer to a person's psychological abnormality
But it means to be successful and noble.
The classic pattern is this:
The protagonist is a poor man from the market
Gaining appreciation from those in power because of speculation
From then on, his official career was prosperous and he returned home in fine clothes.
To avenge one's shame
Even become an emperor
There is an article in the Ming Dynasty vernacular novel collection "Awakening the World"
Writing about the homeless man Zheng Xin when he was in poverty
Kaifeng, the capital of the Song Dynasty, Tokyo
Survived after being rescued by Wang Yuanwai
Later, he received divine help and achieved military success.
Finally, he was promoted to the Jiedushi of Liangchuan.
Such a story
At that time, it could reach more and more audiences
explain him
Hit
The feeling of powerlessness deep within the hearts of the vast majority of the people
and provides an outlet for omnipotent fantasies
After the Song Dynasty
Imperial power over society as a whole
From the deepening of political, economic and cultural monopoly
The space for people to grow freely is shrinking day by day
Lack of market economy and rule of law
so that people can
Increasingly falling into a zero-sum game
one person's benefit
always at the expense of another person's deprivation
between people
will have to live with each other in a more vicious way.
And this mutual harm
further deprives others of their survival resources
forcing more people to get involved
Chinese inspirational narrative
and disregard for human values and spirituality.
It is the product of this environment
This is a collective psychological trauma
and are often passed down between parents and children.
even if alone
Physically far away from that mutually harmful social environment
But his broken inner world
But it may not be possible to re-establish it
I have posted two videos in 2022
It’s about intergenerational trauma in Chinese society
Interested friends can click on the upper right corner to watch
Polish scholar Krakovsky once said
Totalitarianism poisons the human mind with hatred
in hatred
People become more self-centered
Became an atomically isolated self
So live in hatred
Just living in death
Chinese inspirational stories
In fact, this is also the case
it breaks a person
Possibility of building deep connections and trust with others
It also denies the value of one’s own existence
living alone in the world
There are always various worries about
And the religions of various ethnic groups
will cause mental pain to people
Propose a redemption plan
in western history
religion as individual
provides a
independent from secular power
and extra-political value systems
Man is considered to be created by God
This is separate from the exercise of secular political power
enabling individuals to temporarily withdraw from the secular order
If he fails in secular society
He can also learn from religion, art, philosophy
Seek resources that affirm your personal worth
And can also gain recognition from others
But in Chinese society where politics and religion are integrated,
There is no such option
In "Chinese New Year"
Why is it so suffocating?
In this video
we have discussed
Chinese people’s anxiety during the New Year
why so strong
And Chinese-style inspirational stories
To some extent, it has a religious function
for chinese
mental dilemma
Offer some kind of salvation plan
If you have feelings of worthlessness
You can also add more volume by
To overcome these problems by identifying more with these external standards
certainly
This plan itself is unlikely to succeed
"Salvation" itself is a religious concept
But if we express it in ordinary language
then i think
its basic meaning
It is to free the soul from darkness
so called darkness
It means relativism, nihilism
A life of confusion, confusion, and no reflection
Let your instinct drive you
to get rid of these things
Only by relying on a strong self to organize the heart
To reconstruct those external customs, concepts and standards
That’s it for today’s video
If you have any questions or personal confusion
Want to consult me
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