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"时代精神将我们所有的错误和过失都显露无遗。"

Carl Jung

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Every era has certain trends and ways of thinking that highlight the errors and problems of that time. Think of it like this: imagine you're cleaning your room with the lights off – you might think it’s clean. But when you turn on a bright light, you suddenly see all the dust and mess you missed. This is similar to society's view over time. For example, in the past, people didn't think twice about smoking in public places. But as our understanding of health grew, smoking indoors started to seem clearly wrong and dangerous. The spirit of our times now makes that past behavior look obviously careless. Similarly, things we do today might seem normal, but in the future, people might think differently and see our actions as mistakes. Like considering climate change: some communities still use a lot of plastic. But over time, as we become more aware of environmental issues, this habit will stand out as a major error. People can use this understanding to reflect on their actions and attitudes, and try to anticipate what future generations might see as mistakes. By staying informed and open-minded, we can adapt and reduce the chances of our faults being exposed by the spirit of the times.

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Contemporary Criticism Faults Introspection Mistakes Public opinion Reflection Self-awareness Society Zeitgeist
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