"Less than six kilometres from the Great Hall of the People, a charlatan with thousands of followers has opened a so-called 'special function medical clinic'. He claims to have a connection with the advanced life in the universe, and can hear the instructions given to him by the cosmic people.

At this very moment, some institutions of higher learning and scientific research institutions in the capital have set off an upsurge of practicing 'Chinese health and intellectual skills,' and a large number of middle- and high-level intellectuals have rushed to participate, and they have even heard that the so-called 'Chinese Society of Human Sciences' is preparing to register with the Ministry of Civil Affairs. ”

Li Xiaoshan came prepared, and at the group meeting on the second day, which was attended by the head of the Central Committee, he made the most fierce attack on pseudoscience.

Last night's performance left a deep impression on the CPPCC members of Dongguang Province, who not only no longer believed in the so-called "human science" and "special functions", but also expressed high respect for science.

Seeing that the leaders of the central committee who participated in the group meeting did not show any unhappiness, they scrambled to be the first to say: "The reason why deception can confuse people is that some people believe it, at least half-believed, and deception combined with the cloak of science is even more lethal." ”

"All these pseudo-sciences and pseudo-qigongs are cloaked in the cloak of science and under the banner of science, advocating their fallacies and heresies. The reason why pseudo-qigong is harmful is widespread, first of all, because it is organized, and it is terrible to use the name of the organization to propagate pseudoscience, so the approval department must control it well. ”

"Anyone who drinks counterfeit alcohol or takes counterfeit medicine that kills or causes serious injury will be severely punished by the law. Then, because of the gullibility of pseudo-qigong, credulous belief in witch doctors, goddesses, fortune tellers and cause harm. How do people use the law to defend their legitimate rights?

Therefore, I think the law should have such a clause to restrain and combat the arrogance of pseudoscience. Let those illegal pseudo-qigong organizations, witch doctors, goddesses, and fortune tellers not only have to bear legal responsibility. Also bear property damage. ”

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Their words aroused the resonance of Director Han of the Department of Brain Surgery of the Second Provincial Hospital, who got up uncharacteristically and said: "Strict control of pseudoscientific publications is the most acute problem, if we could have made a heavy effort to strictly manage the publication of pseudoscientific books a few years ago, there would not be so many books promoting pseudoscience on the bookstall in a grand manner."

The chief, so to speak, the propaganda department, played a role in fueling the prevalence of pseudoscience. Journalists, in particular, can't be without a little bit of scientific knowledge. However, such ridiculous reports as 'Dazu discovered a child who could read by ear', the so-called 'water into oil' of China's fifth greatest invention, and 'long-distance work changes chemical samples in biological laboratories' still appeared in the newspapers one after another. ”

A representative from the educational circles was deeply convinced, and indignantly expressed his support: "In addition, pseudoscience, especially qigong organizations, are often named in the name of this gong or that school. Although the names are different, they are in essence exactly the same as the cults in South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Some people under the banner of 'masters' take advantage of the situation and develop the organization with a lot of chaotic ideas. This is an area that requires the intervention of the law, and it needs to be resolved by the law. Legal means should be used. Crack down on it as soon as possible! ”

Seeing that the head of the Central Committee and Chairman Wang did not express any displeasure, he continued: "Indeed. Pseudoscience and all sorts of 'qigong masters' are popular, and the reasons are complex. But one basic reason is that many of our scientists and educators lack the scientific spirit. It is not necessary to have a rich knowledge to have a scientific spirit, and the most important thing in a scientific spirit is to have a skeptical spirit. If a scholar or scientist is full of wealth but lacks basic skepticism, it is easy to fall into blind obedience, believing that what is seen is true, and thus blinding his own eyes......

The tragedy of Newton's later years is sobering and lamenting. Today, when science is being admired and superstitions are dispelled, how important it is for the scientific community to establish a correct outlook on the world, life, and values! We must draw lessons from the tragedy of Newton's later years, strengthen the sense of social responsibility that scientific researchers should have, and firmly establish atheism and materialism, which is the call of the times.

In this regard, Director Guo of the Institute of Science Popularization and the young scientists of the NB Laboratory are role models, and there should be a few more figures like them among China's scientific circles, intellectual circles, and scientific and technological leaders, uphold the basic scientific concept and spirit, and fight against all kinds of strange forces and disorderly phenomena! ”

The smell of gunpowder is very strong, and the spearhead is directed at several old leaders and meritorious scientists who have more or less supported human science.

This was a surprise to the central leaders who came to attend the group meeting, because before that, he had been worried that members of the Dongguang Provincial Committee, who were at the forefront of reform and opening up, would take advantage of the old man's second southern tour to express his dissatisfaction with the central authorities' vacillating policies over the past few years.

Instead of arguing politically, it is not a bad thing to bombard the growing pseudoscience. After all, the chief is not a fool, and he knows better than anyone what the "special function" is. What's more, most of those old commanders have passed away, and the central government's action now will not have much negative impact.

However, now was not the time to express his position, so he nodded slightly to the members who were speaking, and motioned for the other members who were about to speak.

Director Liu of the Science and Technology Commission of the Special Administrative Region was worried not only about human science, but also about the political impact caused by the intensification of human science. They didn't think it was an ability, it was magic, and it was a very clumsy magic.

Taiwan's "Lianhe Evening News" has a column in the world with the title of "National Treasures Appear Foreign," and treats several domestic human science science that is in the limelight as a laughing stock. Dr. Gan Juting of Hong Kong published an article in Ta Kung Pao entitled "Commenting on the Foolish Criticism, Listening to the Delusional Commentary: Commenting on the Scientific Experiment of the 'Yan Xin Report'", which set off a wave of crusade against the gods and monsters in Hong Kong. ”

Hong Kong has returned to the motherland in a few years, and if pseudoscience is allowed to flourish again, what will Hong Kong compatriots think of us, and what will they think of the central government? After all, the country wants to take back not only Hong Kong's land, but also Hong Kong's people's hearts! ”

This is a very politically far-sighted viewpoint, and the chief bowed his head emphatically, beckoned him to sit down, and said in a low voice: "Members of the committee can actively participate in the administration and discussion of state affairs and express their opinions on some undesirable phenomena that have emerged in society. It fully embodies the long-term coexistence of the socialist political consultation system. Supervise each other. Treat each other with all sincerity, share weal and woe'.

I am very pleased to hold political consultations on the state's major policies and important issues in the lives of the masses and to play the role of democratic supervision through suggestions and criticisms. As for the problems you just mentioned, as early as the beginning of reform and opening up, Comrade YB gave instructions to the Central Propaganda Department.

In his instructions, he said: 'What should scientists do about this kind of thing? It can be done by them (i.e., scientists), but not publicly. Publicizing this kind of thing is not useful or beneficial to the 'four modernizations'. China is still a backward country, and propaganda of such things will only increase people's superstition and confusion. Please be sure to check this.' This shows the attitude of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on this issue. ”

The head of the Central Committee paused, and then said: "In March 1986, we faced the severe challenge of the vigorous development of high-tech technology in the world and the increasingly fierce international competition. At the suggestion of the four scientists on "following up and studying the development of foreign strategic high-tech technology," Comrade XP issued an important instruction that "a decision on this matter should be made quickly and without delay."

On the basis of full demonstration, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council made a decisive decision to officially launch the research and development of high-tech technology in March 1986, aiming to improve China's independent innovation ability, adhere to the strategic, cutting-edge and forward-looking, and focus on the research and development of cutting-edge technology. Coordinate the deployment of the integrated application and industrialization demonstration of high-tech technology, and give full play to the leading role of high-tech technology in leading the future development of the 863 plan. It can be said that the attitude of the central authorities toward science, especially scientific research, is clear. It was consistent ......."

It was not a clear-cut support, nor was it categorically opposed, and the chief's attitude towards this issue was self-evident, which made Li Xiaoshan finally breathe a sigh of relief.

At the same time, in another chamber, a debate was taking place with a stronger smell of gunpowder.

Director Guo of the Institute of Science Popularization threw a bomb at a group meeting of the BJ delegation, which immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of a deputy director of the Institute of Aerospace Medical Engineering who supports human science, and even moved out the famous Qian Lao to try to refute his proposal.

So far, there is no advance or retreat.

Director Guo said-for-tat: "If you want to say great, Newton is great? However, Newton was also disgraced by many people, and Einstein was deeply dissatisfied with his dishonorable practices, believing that a great scientist should have noble moral sentiments and outstanding achievements, both of which are indispensable.

Pseudoscience is pseudoscience, and it is true that a scientist has made a lot of contributions to the country, but it cannot be said that he has made contributions to make a contribution, so it cannot be said that he is wrong, and the fact that he has special functions has a very bad impact! ”

Professor Zhou, a well-known physicist and chairman of the Association for Science and Technology, president of the Chinese Physical Society, expressed his support: "In terms of popularizing scientific and technological knowledge, the propaganda about the specific functions of the human body is false. I watched a special function show, and some places publicized the fact that I watched the performance, saying that I believed it. Even the "People's R" newspaper called me and asked me if there was such a thing? I said no, I don't believe it, and it's against the laws of nature.

Here I would like to explain that it was a performance by four children from Nagumo Province, and one of them had a word in his mouth and a flower in his cup. The flower is not BJ's and is neatly trimmed. How can a flower come into the bosom of water? Also watching with me were Pei Lao and Shu Zhou, and they didn't believe it either, just like me.

I doubt that there is any other intention to work. Some people say that it can cure cancer, but it is even more impossible. Because the mind is subjective, the law is objective. If I want something, it will come to my pocket, how else do the public security officers work? It has been proposed to establish a national society for anomalous functions. I think we should be cautious about this issue, because the Association for Science and Technology cannot accept the Association for the Study of Human Specific Functions, and the Association for Science and Technology must be responsible for maintaining the dignity of science. ”

As if by appointment, dozens of members of the scientific and educational circles bombarded human science at their respective group meetings almost simultaneously. Several central leaders attending the meeting asked the staff to inquire privately, only to learn about the performance of several young scientists in the NB Laboratory last night at the Great Wall Hotel.

Scientific matters are best solved in a scientific way, and several leaders met and simply decided to let those young scientists come to the Great Hall of the People to perform again for all the participating committee members.

Whether it's arguing or fighting in the ring, it's better to have them argue about other things in this extremely sensitive and critical time.

Li Weifeng and Zhang Lan and other four doctoral students took out several NB laboratories to prepare for the opening of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Center. A magician hired with a high salary. It is also the so-called special function of the qigong masters. One by one, demonstrations were made.

In the end, he even sent a letter of war to all the members who supported human science and special functions. Declares to accept the challenge of all qigong masters and people with special functions.

The performance was an unprecedented success, and the domestic propaganda department followed the "three noes" principle and did not report on this popular science performance, but the Hong Kong and Macao reporters who came to cover the two sessions did not turn a blind eye, especially the Hong Kong media, under their overwhelming coverage, the NB laboratory once again attracted the attention of Hong Kong citizens.

Guo Junru and Shen Xinru, the publishers of the "giant magnetoresistive effect", and Cai Yangzhi, the discoverer of "carbon nanotubes". Han Jiacheng, the inventor of gallium nitride and indium nitride, a wide bandgap semiconductor material, and Li Shengqu, the inventor of high-voltage composite insulating materials, and other accomplished scientists of NB Laboratory, have invited four doctoral students who have just come out of their careers, including Li Weifeng and Zhang Lan, to their respective universities for exchanges.

The deputies of the National People's Congress and members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from the China Association for Science and Technology, the Physical Society, the School of Meteorology and the School of Geology also sent invitations to the NB laboratory through Li Xiaoshan and others. Not to mention the high-energy research institute, which has reached an agreement with the Faculty of Basic Research of NB Laboratory, stands clearly on the side of science.

For a time, Li Xiaoshan became the busiest member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Just sent away the university professors who came to visit,Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Send away the academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Several bigwigs of domestic color TV companies came again。 It wasn't until Mr. Gu came to the door in person that he was able to get out.

"Science popularization is a long-term work. We plan to build an NB science and technology center in each of the country's 25 provinces, 3 municipalities and 5 autonomous regions. Educate yourself while providing after-sales service for existing and upcoming businesses. ”

Li Xiaoshan's words surprised Mr. Gu, and he was stunned for a while before asking in a low voice, "How much does this cost?" ”

"The total budget is 2 billion yuan, and if it is not enough, it can be increased."

It's a big watch, but thinking of the so-called science and technology center, which is also the office of NB Electric (China) in various provinces, Mr. Gu realizes that this huge investment is worth it. Because once the plan can be put into practice, it will not only better promote NB electrical products, but also attract more talents for NB electrical and NB laboratory.

But on this cusp, will the central government agree?

Looking at Mr. Gu's thoughtful appearance, Li Xiaoshan continued: "So Mr. Wu entrusted me to ask you to help promote this matter, and if necessary, the experimental center can provide more experimenter places for domestic universities and scientific research institutions." ”

The quota for doctoral students and future master's students, a council composed of the Hong Kong government, NB Electric and Hong Kong celebrities, has determined the proportion of recruitment in Hong Kong and abroad. A large part of the laboratory's funding comes from donations from the Hong Kong government and society, and this ratio cannot be easily changed.

However, the number of experimenters in the experimental center, the NB laboratory has a lot of autonomy.

NB laboratory helps to cultivate talents in China, and domestic universities issue degrees, which can improve the level of scientific research and avoid the outflow of talents to the greatest extent.

Mr. Gu reacted, stared into his eyes and said, "With such a big concession, things should be more certain." But you've just stabbed a hornet's nest, and the resistance is going to be very strong. ”

If we don't poke this hornet's nest, how can we make dozens of textbooks compiled by NB Laboratory, such as programmable control, medical imaging diagnosis, power grid automation technology, NB computer operating system, and computer programming, enter colleges and universities? If the teaching materials of NB laboratory do not enter colleges and universities, how can we promote NB electrical products from the source?

This is a big game of chess, and the Group Planning Department and the Ministry of Commerce of the Chinese company have studied it for nearly two years, and even made education and training the top priority of all the work of the Chinese company in the next ten years.

"The resistance is great, but we have our strengths."

Li Xiaoshan said with confidence: "For example, we will become the foreign-funded enterprise with the most investment in China and the largest foreign exchange earner. For example, we can improve the overall level of scientific research in China, and for example, we have the influence we have in Hong Kong. ”

There are indeed a lot of chips, Mr. Gu weighed it, and then asked, "When Mr. D went to inspect the experimental center, did he give you any reassurance?" ”

"No, it has nothing to do with the old chief."

"And what did he say?"

"I have expressed some concerns about the sale of power generation, transmission and distribution equipment and large medical imaging diagnostic equipment. He asked me to mention it at the meeting, and in addition, we were asked to participate in the Three Gorges Project. ”

"You didn't mention it."

"Well," Li Xiaoshan sighed secretly, and said with a bitter smile of helplessness: "The wind direction is undecided, and it is not appropriate to mention it now." As for the Three Gorges Project, which is about to be submitted to the National People's Congress for deliberation, there are too many controversies, so we must keep a low profile on this issue. ”

In addition to the reform and opening up, this is the focus of the most attention at the two sessions this year, Mr. Gu couldn't help asking: "Manager Li, are you saying that the scientists in the laboratory are not optimistic about the Three Gorges Project?" ”

"It's not that it's not optimistic, it's against it, and they agree that this will have far-reaching environmental, geological and climate implications. But you always know the way of domestic affairs, leadership decision-making, collective decision-making, but there is no scientific decision-making, no matter how you oppose it, no matter who opposes it, it is all a mantis arm as a car. (To be continued......)