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2.4 billion: a mirror that reflects the anxieties of the times
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Late at night, the light of the mobile phone screen reflected countless young faces, they swiped short videos, looking at the 2.4 billion bank card balance posted by a "third generation of officials", and the understatement "Thank you for your concern", in the comment area, some people were amazed, some people were angry, some people laughed at themselves, and their emotions were like boiling water, tumbling, steaming, and finally condensed into a helpless question: Do we live in the same era?
This is not an isolated case, in recent years, there have been endless incidents of showing off wealth, such as "Arctic catfish" and "huge birthday gifts", which have hit the public's nerves again and again, nakedly putting the reality of social class disparity in front of people, and also reflecting the anxiety that continues to breed in people's hearts in the torrent of the times
1. The weight of numbers: When "astronomical numbers" shine into reality
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2.4 billion, what kind of concept is it?
For most ordinary people, this string of numbers is just an abstract symbol, as far away as the stars in the sky, it represents wealth that cannot be achieved in several lifetimes, represents unimaginable luxury life, and represents an insurmountable chasm that divides people in different worlds
According to the "2023 Social Blue Book" released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the per capita disposable income of urban residents in China in 2022 will be about 49,000 yuan, which means that an ordinary person needs to work without eating or drinking for 492 years to accumulate a wealth of 2.4 billion yuan
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This huge wealth gap, like an invisible wall, divides people in different worlds, on the one hand, ordinary people are tired of life, and on the other hand, the rich people spend money and enjoy the pleasure brought by material things, this contrast is so stark, so glaring, people can't help but ask: What is wrong with our society?
2. The Shadow of Privilege: When wealth and power are intertwined
If the source of the huge wealth is only personal efforts and family inheritance, perhaps it will not cause such a huge controversy, when the identity label of the "third generation of officials" is affixed, when the photo of the "appointment letter" is exposed, people begin to realize that there may be a deeper problem hidden behind this - the collusion between power and money
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When the accumulation of wealth no longer depends on diligence and wisdom, but on privileges and relationships, when power becomes a tool for personal gain, the balance of social fairness and justice will gradually tilt
The shadow of this "privilege" is not only reflected in the accumulation of wealth, but also in the distribution of social resources, high-quality educational resources, medical resources, and employment opportunities seem to be branded as "privileges" and become "playthings" in the hands of a few people, while ordinary people can only sigh and struggle on the edge of survival
3. The spread of anxiety: when class solidification becomes a reality
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The reason why the flaunting of wealth incident has aroused so much attention and discussion is not only because of the staggering wealth figures, but also because it touches people's deep desire for social fairness and justice, as well as anxiety about class solidification
Since the reform and opening up, China's economy has developed rapidly, creating a "Chinese miracle" that has attracted worldwide attention, and problems such as uneven distribution of wealth and solidified strata in a rapidly growing society have become increasingly prominent
The data shows that in recent years, China's Gini coefficient has been hovering around 0.46, higher than the internationally recognized warning line of 0.4, indicating that the income distribution gap is large, social mobility is also declining, it is difficult to produce noble children from poor families, and the phenomenon of class solidification is becoming increasingly serious
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This trend of class solidification has made countless ordinary people feel anxious and confused, they work hard, but they still can't get rid of the pressure of life; They aspire to succeed, only to find that the path to the ascent is getting narrower and narrower, and the social classes are like a pyramid, with people at the bottom difficult to climb, and people at the top are high above and looking down on the crowd
4. We in the Mirror: How to Respond to the Anxiety of the Times?
2.4 billion, just a mirror, it reflects the torrent of the times, people's deep anxiety and uneasiness, in the face of this mirror, we can not just be silent, let alone choose to escape, but to bravely face the problem, and actively seek solutions
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1. Strengthen the establishment of systems to preserve social fairness and justice
In order to fundamentally solve the problem of social class disparity and privileges, it is necessary to strengthen system building, improve relevant laws and regulations, establish and improve a fair and just social distribution mechanism, intensify the fight against corruption, eradicate the soil that breeds privileges, and return power to the essence of serving the people
2. Promote equal opportunity and break the rigidity of classes
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It is necessary to create a more level playing field, so that everyone can enjoy equal opportunities for development, increase investment in education, improve the quality of education, so that every child can receive a good education and have the opportunity to change their destiny, improve the social security system, and provide more help to the disadvantaged groups, so that they can also share the fruits of social development
3. Promote social righteousness and advocate a rational view of wealth
It is necessary to strengthen education on the core socialist values, guide people to establish a correct outlook on wealth, encourage people to obtain wealth through legitimate channels, oppose the idea of getting rich without work and getting rich overnight, carry forward the spirit of hard work and dedication, and encourage the first rich to lead the later to become rich, and jointly create a better life
Epilogue:
2.4 billion, just a number, but the social problems reflected behind it are worth our deep thought, in the face of the anxiety of the times, each of us should take action to contribute to the construction of a more fair, just and harmonious society, I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to преодолеть the current difficulties and create a better future!
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