I'll admit I'm skeptical about this whole thing. These days the cultural revolution is considered by Chinese to be mostly a mistake. My feeling is that it's only because the dysfunctional elements of the Mao government were finally brought into public view - however the cultural implications of that period have been long lasting. As far as I can tell, it's the beginning of a mob rule mentality which continues this day, now on the internet (such as 人肉搜索, human flesh search engine.)
But I want to hear your perspectives. Is there any way in which that period had a positive impact? And how about your work personally?
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I'll admit I'm skeptical about this whole thing. These days the cultural revolution is considered by Chinese to be mostly a mistake. My feeling is that it's only because the dysfunctional elements of the Mao government were finally brought into public view - however the cultural implications of that period have been long lasting. As far as I can tell, it's the beginning of a mob rule mentality which continues this day, now on the internet (such as 人肉搜索, human flesh search engine.)
But I want to hear your perspectives. Is there any way in which that period had a positive impact? And how about your work personally?
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