Basic Common Sense | Those things you thought were “heretical” are fine to be broadcast on the big screens in the subway station

Regarding the question of “Can traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cure diseases?”, I believe many people have strong opinions, and they also know that this topic is most likely to cause friends and relatives to delete, block, and fall out.

People who don’t see a TCM doctor or take Chinese medicine generally have a concept that their opinions can only be expressed privately, at most in a group chat, and absolutely cannot be made into slogans appearing in public places such as newspapers, television, and billboards. Under the current national policies and social atmosphere, criticizing the profoundness of TCM is “heresy.”

However, I don’t believe in this evil, I insist on publicly popularizing this basic common sense:

Traditional medicine is culture, and modern medicine is technology. Culture can be inherited and learned, but its ultimate destination should be a museum. Technology needs innovation and development, and should be used in hospitals to cure diseases and save lives.

Regarding the question of “Who do you support in the Russia-Ukraine war?”, Chinese people should have been able to discuss it objectively and fairly, but they cannot withstand the obvious stance bias of the macro environment.

Statements supporting Ukraine will be reported as traitors, and articles condemning Russian aggression will be deleted by platforms. Gradually, people gradually realize a truth: condemning Russian aggression in public is “heresy” and may bring danger and trouble to themselves.

However, I don’t believe in this evil, I insist on publicly popularizing this basic common sense:

Condemning wars of aggression is a consensus in the civilized world. Russia’s military action to attack the sovereign state of Ukraine is an act of aggression that cannot be covered up by any excuse, and it is the same nature of atrocities as the Japanese militarism invading China under the banner of “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity.”

Regarding the question of “Am I a member of the masses or a citizen taxpayer?”, the answer is actually very simple, but shouting out the resounding answer “I am a glorious taxpayer” will still make many people feel afraid.

Corresponding to the tax obligation is the rights of taxpayers, which is the legitimate right of taxpayers to participate in the discussion and decision-making of public affairs. It’s just that some people don’t want the majority of taxpayers to have this awareness and don’t like everyone discussing this topic.

However, I don’t believe in this evil, I insist on publicly popularizing this basic common sense:

China has direct taxes such as personal income tax, which only covers a small number of groups, and consumption tax, which is included in the prices of some goods but not reflected on the receipts, and indirect taxes, which cover the vast majority of goods and services and are ultimately paid by all consumers, that is, value-added tax. Everyone living in China, regardless of income level or social contribution, as long as they have consumption behavior, is a glorious taxpayer.

I have made the above three basic common senses into a huge advertisement and put it on the electronic screen of the Tiyu Xilu subway station in the center of Guangzhou, popularizing it to more than 700,000 passengers every day (thanks to the help of “I am a small square” for the design).

Of course, the views that I think are basic common sense will still be considered nonsense by many people, and considered heresy. It doesn’t matter, the truth becomes clearer through debate. As long as there is public discussion, even if it breaks the monopoly of positions, it will always promote progress. I eagerly look forward to more readers, media, and self-media authors participating in the discussion of these topics and expressing their views in an open and honest way.

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 21st, I will be waiting in front of the large screen in the concourse of Guangzhou Tiyu Xilu subway station, and welcome readers who support these basic common senses to come and check in for a photo.

I also welcome readers who hold opposing views to come and discuss in person. I am very happy to accompany them, provided that public order is not affected. (The large screen is in the middle of the concourse, and you need to swipe your card to enter the station)