Group 1 - The concept of "stranger" has evolved in modern society, reflecting a deeper sense of alienation where individuals feel disconnected even from familiar people, leading to a collective existential crisis [1][3] - The phenomenon of "small-town exam-takers" represents a new generation of strangers, highlighting their dual identity as both successful individuals and those feeling lost and disconnected despite their achievements [3][4] - The self-alienation of small-town exam-takers is attributed to societal pressures to distance themselves from their origins, resulting in a lack of genuine connection to their backgrounds and environments [5][6] Group 2 - The transparency of their lives contrasts with the lack of depth in personal connections, as they meet societal expectations but struggle to express their internal struggles and emotions [7][8] - The pursuit of recognition has overshadowed the need for mutual understanding, leading to a situation where individuals feel they must prove their worth to receive love and acceptance [9][10] - The tragic case of Wu Xieyu exemplifies the extreme consequences of this alienation, where the relentless pursuit of recognition culminates in a profound disconnection from self and others [10]

我们在今天讨论陌生人，不仅是我们需要处理冷漠和自由、疏离和解放之间的关系，也是因为21世纪初 的中国社会在经历一个更具体的趋势，即陌生人社会的进一步"陌生化"。 "陌生化"指20世纪末以来出现的几个趋势。 首先，陌生在日常生活中变得普遍而平常，陌生人和非陌生人之间的界限在淡化，"内外有别"不再那么 重要，人们对陌生人的戒备和恐惧、好奇和关怀都变得稀薄，而"无感"是对陌生人的最大感受。 谁是陌生人？ 陌生人不仅仅是不认识的人。世界上从来有无数我们不认识的人。如果不认识的人是遥远的、跟我们没 有关系，那么他们并不一定成为一个议题，甚至不会进入我们的意识。意识到世界上有很多我不认识的 人、而且这些人可能和我有关，这本身是一个现代现象。 在前现代社会，陌生人的出现往往成为一个事件。陌生人要么被定义为敌人，要么成为被额外热情接待 的稀客。在拉丁语系里，敌意（hostility）和好客（hospitality）两个词同根，都来自hostis（外人、来自 远方的人）。敌意和好客可以在片刻间转换。 大家都一样，也就意味着彼此的利益考量相似，随时可能会有竞争和冲突。因为大家太像了，如果要打 开对方，可能会暴露出自己的伤疤。因为 ...