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The Role of Television
Many people no longer watch television. One reason is that mobile phones are more appealing, and the other is that television is less attractive. The former is mostly understood, while the latter is largely due to the poor television ecosystem in the country. Most people can accept this state, but they unconsciously overlook the special role of television in disseminating information.
Television is watched by families or groups, while mobile phones are for individual viewing. The more people enjoy watching television together, the more it can enhance family bonds. While strengthening relationships, they can also express opinions on news and influence each other, forming a shared understanding within the family.
Why do rulers impose stricter controls on television than on mobile phones? One reason is that television has a more powerful ability to disseminate information. Even for programs aired at seven o'clock, everyone can express their views, slowly forming a consensus.
The films banned by the rulers are mostly enjoyable ones. If watched on a mobile phone, they can only be appreciated alone, which goes against the original intent of cultural enrichment. However, on television, they can be enjoyed together, bridging emotional distances. Watching YouTube on television also allows for a better and quicker understanding of various news and learning different languages.
One must not overlook the amplifying effect of television. This cultural void, enhanced by technology, becomes a powerful tool for solidifying thoughts.
I particularly agree with Liang Qichao's discussion on the relationship between popular wisdom and popular rights (https://zh.wikisource.org/zh-hans/%E8%AB%96%E6%B9%96%E5%8D%97%E6%87%89%E8%BE%A6%E4%B9%8B%E4%BA%8B). Although I do not like the so-called enlightenment discourse, wisdom and rights, the virtual and the real, are indeed interconnected.
The current strategy for China must emphasize the promotion of popular rights. While promoting popular rights is essential, it cannot be achieved overnight. Rights arise from wisdom; with a little wisdom, there is a little right; with six or seven parts wisdom, there are six or seven parts rights; with complete wisdom, there are complete rights.