A maverick pig has always been himself.

Some time ago, I mentioned a book "A maverick pig" when I was reading a book. I had heard of this book before, but when I saw the title, I couldn't help looking at it curiously. After reading it, I found that it was quite different from my imagination.

I used to think it was a funny fictional novel just by reading the title. There may be flying pigs, elephants telling jokes, small fish jumping ashore and cats diving ... In short, I think "maverick pig" is really a humorous "pig" that makes people laugh. As a result, when I opened the book, I found that the contents in the book were all "serious" contents that I had never thought of.

The book introduces a lot of knowledge and comments on science, literature, intellectuals and sociology. Most of the content is not only not as funny as I thought, but even I find it a bit obscure. It is said that Wang Xiaobo's book is full of "black humor", but it is difficult for me to understand it in the book. There is only one sentence that makes me feel particularly humorous: there are so many difficulties and obstacles in life, which is really boring!

I don't feel "humor", maybe I don't have enough realm, maybe I don't understand the words in the book thoroughly, maybe the connotation is not in place, but these can't stop me from thinking that this is a good book. I say this is a good book, not because I can't understand it, but because I feel at least one thing from it: freedom is for myself, and only myself can imprison myself.

This point should start with the article with the same name as the book. In addition to the preface, "A maverick pig" was placed in the second part of the book.

The article says that the pig makes the author like it because of its maverick. What's so special? Mainly in places that are not like pigs. Pigs can go out for a walk at any time, often imitate ringing the bell to rest, and let everyone who works go to the canteen to eat an hour in advance. When the leader decides to carry it out, he can still escape with the plan. In short, its various performances are so free and chic, not an ordinary pig slaughtered by others.

After reading this article, I don't know whether the author wrote a true story or arranged it at will. But I know that he is warning or mocking many people at present, and he is not as free as a pig. I think this is why people say that the author has a taste of "black humor".

In many subsequent articles, whether about "science, literature, intellectuals, or homosexuality" and so on. Although I feel that my words are somewhat obscure, I still feel some alarming power.

The author believes that no matter which of the above aspects, people at that time and even the world may seem a bit narrow. Take science as an example. At that time, there were many remarks that science had no national boundaries. China people's understanding of science, from the beginning that science is a scourge, to the back that science is a kind of witchcraft, and then to the back that science is a religion that needs pious worship ... All these understandings, in the author's view, are narrow and complacent. Because real science is a process of continuous learning.

From the author's remarks, I can feel a message: if your thinking and mind are not broad enough, you will be bound in a narrow space anyway.

Aside from the author's remarks, in today's life, many of us often complain that we are not smart and have no freedom. The pig in the book is so free and easy because it doesn't have to support a family and has no work pressure.

Is that really the case?

No matter how busy you are at work, can you be as busy as the president? There will always be time to come out and see the scenery. Not to mention Mount Taishan and Huashan, can you see the rockery in the yard? Not to mention the West Lake and Erhai Lake, can I play in the swimming pool near the community?

No matter how hard the pressure is, can it be as fragile as a balloon? Just stick to it and break it? Must have a chance to be released. You can practice boxing, keep fit, or see a psychiatrist. Really helpless, hiding in the room crying is also a hearty release.

I always feel that people who are imprisoned are people who don't want to jump out of a comfortable life. All your imaginations are far richer than you know, and all your freedoms are broader than what you are experiencing now.

No one can imprison you except yourself!