At 7 pm on Sunday, after a melodious piece of music, the program screen finally appeared on the Education Channel. The first thing that caught my eye was the program title:
"Evidence: Internet addiction? Teenager, 37 weeks before the college entrance examination".
You may notice that the title has two more words "forensic" than in the trailer, which obviously means that it was adjusted before it was broadcast. The screen switched to the studio, where a female host and a knowledgeable-looking man sat at the broadcasting desk.
"Hello, audience friends, welcome to our new program "Forensic: Internet addiction? Teenagers, 37 weeks of college entrance examination", abbreviated as "Forensic 37 Weeks". In this new program, we will use 38 weeks to conduct a unique social experiment for everyone. I am the host Dandan!"
As soon as the voice fell, the host Dandan introduced to the audience: "The person next to me is the vice president of the Capital Airen Mental Hospital, a doctor of psychology and education, and a leading expert in education and psychology in China, Professor Zhang Qigong. In this program, Professor Zhang will explain the whole process to everyone!"
Zhang Qigong said to the host: "Compared to professor, I would rather you call me Doctor Zhang."
"Okay, Dr. Zhang, it seems that our Professor Zhang is more interested in the position of psychologist. So Professor Zhang, what do you think about the recent heated debate on Internet addiction?"
Dr. Zhang did not answer directly, but said: "There are many different opinions on the topic of Internet addiction. In my opinion, it is more important to discuss this topic than to say whether it is right or wrong!"
"What a unique perspective, Professor Zhang—"
"Doctor." Doctor Zhang couldn't help but remind him tactfully.
The host Dandan's smile froze for a moment. If nothing unexpected happened, the two hundred yuan would have flown away. It would have been fine if she had just deducted the money, but such an accident had happened just as the show was about to start, so she was sure to be scolded.
"Okay, Dr. Zhang. Let's watch a video from the Internet!"
The camera switches to show a clipped film:
The content starts with teenagers being addicted to Internet cafes and game halls, then goes to the scene of a child kneeling down in front of his parents in an addiction treatment center, and then to Xu Shang's criticism of Internet addiction, as well as his doubts about the "electric shock device" and the history of lobotomy in America.
This video is unbiased and fully presents the biggest highlights of both sides to the audience.
On the one hand, it is a vivid example of a teenager who was addicted to games but was "successfully corrected" through Internet addiction treatment; on the other hand, it is a fundamental questioning of the "concept of Internet addiction" and a painful lesson from the abuse of psychiatric treatment methods in America.
Unless the audience has already made up their mind, dialectical thinking will obviously arise in their minds after watching this video clip.
The host Dandan asked Dr. Zhang: "Dr. Zhang, what is the real situation of this electric shock therapy device?"
"Regarding this electric shock therapy device, it was indeed used for a period of time to treat mental patients, but it was soon eliminated afterwards," explained Dr. Zhang.
"So what's the reason for elimination?"
Doctor Zhang became serious and said, "In the medical community, we all have a common code of ethics - the Declaration of Helsinki. The declaration states that any use of medical methods must comply with the consent of the subjects, respect the autonomy of the subjects, ensure that they can freely choose whether to participate, and know its purpose, methods and risks. No unnecessary harm or risk should be caused to the research subjects."
"Do you mean to say that the use of this instrument is inhumane?"
Doctor Zhang glanced at the host Dandan and said calmly, "We can at least see that during Professor Yang's treatment, he did not respect the patient's wishes."
The statement here is ambiguous. After all, in many cases, the guardian is sufficient to override the will of the ward. However, neither Dr. Yang nor the host Dandan intends to go deeper into this topic.
The main purpose of their conversation was to introduce the formal content of the program.
"Then let's learn from frontline reporters how the Gratitude Treatment Center helps students get rid of their Internet addiction!"
The camera switches again.
"stand at attention!"
With a clear whistle, the camera came to the playground of Gratitude Education School.
It can be seen that the students here have already changed into the camouflage uniforms that they wear during military training. In the early morning when it is just dawn, they are already standing in neat rows on the playground and conducting drills according to the instructors' orders.
The camera gradually zoomed out and seamlessly connected with another camera, showing Professor Yang's office.
Facing the interview microphone, Professor Yang smiled kindly and said: "I am very happy to have the opportunity of this program to introduce my gratitude education school to the public. I will show you my most real side without any expression!"
The frontline reporter began to ask questions: "Excuse me, Professor Yang, what kind of educational policy does Gratitude Education School adopt?"
"Of course it's fully militarized management!"
Professor Yang said confidently: "Everyone knows that the military is the best way to train a person's mental outlook. So we are grateful that the school has adopted a military management approach, allowing students to exercise their will and improve their quality by imitating the daily life of soldiers, so as to achieve the goal of quitting Internet addiction and falling in love with learning!"
The reporter continued to ask: "Then may I ask Professor Yang, if there are students who do not obey the military management, what does Gratitude Education School do?"
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