After graduation, he started working at CCP Propaganda Department. On May 21, 1952, He published an article titled "Soviet Scientists Criticize Idealism of Quantum Mechanics" on People's Daily, arguing that Mao's political criticism against Bourgeois idealism should be applied to the natural sciences as well. In 1955, he accused architect Liang Sicheng of committing the mistake of "Bourgeois idealism" and argued in favor of destroying the Beijing city wall.[5] In 1956, He started working at the atomic energy division of the Science Institute of China, and in 1958, he went to the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in the USSR. In 1960, he returned to China to join the development of China's hydrogen bomb.[6]
In 2001 He published a paper claiming "the development of quantum mechanics proves that CCP general secretaryJiang Zemin. Jiang's theory on 'Three Represents' is the fundamental criterion of evaluating scientific and technological innovation".[7]
Criticism of pseudoscience
In 1994, He led a group of scientists to speak out against the Hongcheng Magic Liquid, a solution that purportedly turned water into fuel. He criticized officials who were taking kick-backs for advancing pseudoscience. He's criticism sparked an investigation and brought media attention to the claims, eventually exposing the Liquid as fraudulent.[8]
In the 1990s, He Zuoxiu was particularly active in his criticism of "extraordinary powers." He zoomed in especially on Qigong and related phenomena, due to the fantastic claims made by so-called masters of the practice. He publicly spoke out against renowned scientists Qian Xuesen, condemning the latter's support for Qigong-related research. He advocated for a stronger role for state control in science. His crusade against pseudoscience was endorsed by four overseas Chinese Nobel Prize winners.[9] He conceded that he was not opposed to the practice of Qigong per se as a breathing and meditation exercise, but rather the 'scientific' claims behind Qigong's effect. He believed that Qigong claims which could not be backed up by modern scientific concepts was all pseudoscience and superstition, and therefore needed to be eliminated.[10]
In November 2006, He Zuoxiu gave an interview entitled "Life and Death: Traditional Chinese Medicine" in the publication Huanqiu Renwu (lit. "Global People"). In the interview He stated that the progression of history, more 'advanced' forms of thinking will always replace 'backward' forms, and asserted that TCM is 'backward'. He called the fundamental system of TCM, i.e., the belief in yin-yang and Wu Xing (Five phases), totally "unscientific." He said that the increased adoption of modern medicine vis-a-vis TCM is evidence that the latter is going to be eventually 'eliminated' from practice. While he concedes the TCM has some "advanced treatment methods," he says that "on the whole it falls short of [modern] Western medicine."[11] In May 2007, He Zuoxiu continued his criticism of TCM, asserting that actress Chen Xiaoxu died from failing to see a doctor and instead relying purely on traditional herbal medicine.[12] His sentiments were echoed by other Chinese scientists, including Zhang Gongyao and Fang Zhouzi. The group is now campaigning for the abolition of TCM practice.
He Zuoxiu is friends with Sima Nan and Fang Zhouzi. In 2006, He, Sima Nan, Yuan Zhong and Guo Zhengyi established "Anti-Fraud Trust", soliciting donations from the public. The express purpose of the trust was to fund Fang Zhouzi's activities.[13]
^"何氏家族：走出寄啸山庄". Xinmin Weekly (新民周刊). Retrieved December 23, 2013.
^International Religious Freedom Report, [1], Vol. 3, issue 1, April 2001
^Craig S. Smith, "Sect Clings to the Web in the Face of Beijing's Ban; [Special Report], New York Times. (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Jul 5, 2001. pg. A.1. Quote: "Sitting in his apartment a few miles from Mr. Zhao's apartment, Mr. He said people like Mr. Zhao should be hunted down and locked up until they have recanted their beliefs."
^. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
^ abGuan, Hong (2006). . Journal of Dialectics of Nature. 2: 97–103. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
^He, Zuoxiu (2001). "The Establishment of Quantum Mechanics and the Evaluation System of Scientific and Technological Innovation". Journal of Kunming University of Science and Technology (Social Sciences). 1 (1): 3. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
^"何祚庥筹备科技打假基金 主要资助方舟子". Beijing Morning News (北京晨报). Retrieved December 23, 2013.
External links
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January 22, 2023
zuoxiu, this, chinese, name, family, name, chinese, 何祚庥, pinyin, zuòxiū, born, 1927, chinese, nuclear, physicist, member, chinese, academy, sciences, member, chinese, communist, party, self, described, steadfast, believer, marxism, along, with, sima, known, cr. In this Chinese name the family name is He He Zuoxiu Chinese 何祚庥 pinyin He Zuoxiu born 1927 is a Chinese nuclear physicist and member of Chinese Academy of Sciences He is a member of the Chinese Communist Party CCP and a self described steadfast believer in Marxism 1 Along with Sima Nan He is known as a crusader against supernatural and unscientific thinking 2 and became famous in China for his criticism of the spiritual movement Falun Gong and support for its nationwide ban 3 He is also a critic of traditional Chinese medicine 4 Contents 1 Biography 2 Criticism of pseudoscience 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditHe Zuoxiu was born in Shanghai in 1927 He was admitted to Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1945 and transferred to Tsinghua University and graduated in 1951 After graduation he started working at CCP Propaganda Department On May 21 1952 He published an article titled Soviet Scientists Criticize Idealism of Quantum Mechanics on People s Daily arguing that Mao s political criticism against Bourgeois idealism should be applied to the natural sciences as well In 1955 he accused architect Liang Sicheng of committing the mistake of Bourgeois idealism and argued in favor of destroying the Beijing city wall 5 In 1956 He started working at the atomic energy division of the Science Institute of China and in 1958 he went to the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in the USSR In 1960 he returned to China to join the development of China s hydrogen bomb 6 He was elected a member of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1980 In 1987 He published an article claiming Marxist philosophy should guide the research and development of natural sciences 5 In 2001 He published a paper claiming the development of quantum mechanics proves that CCP general secretary Jiang Zemin Jiang s theory on Three Represents is the fundamental criterion of evaluating scientific and technological innovation 7 Criticism of pseudoscience EditIn 1994 He led a group of scientists to speak out against the Hongcheng Magic Liquid a solution that purportedly turned water into fuel He criticized officials who were taking kick backs for advancing pseudoscience He s criticism sparked an investigation and brought media attention to the claims eventually exposing the Liquid as fraudulent 8 In the 1990s He Zuoxiu was particularly active in his criticism of extraordinary powers He zoomed in especially on Qigong and related phenomena due to the fantastic claims made by so called masters of the practice He publicly spoke out against renowned scientists Qian Xuesen condemning the latter s support for Qigong related research He advocated for a stronger role for state control in science His crusade against pseudoscience was endorsed by four overseas Chinese Nobel Prize winners 9 He conceded that he was not opposed to the practice of Qigong per se as a breathing and meditation exercise but rather the scientific claims behind Qigong s effect He believed that Qigong claims which could not be backed up by modern scientific concepts was all pseudoscience and superstition and therefore needed to be eliminated 10 In November 2006 He Zuoxiu gave an interview entitled Life and Death Traditional Chinese Medicine in the publication Huanqiu Renwu lit Global People In the interview He stated that the progression of history more advanced forms of thinking will always replace backward forms and asserted that TCM is backward He called the fundamental system of TCM i e the belief in yin yang and Wu Xing Five phases totally unscientific He said that the increased adoption of modern medicine vis a vis TCM is evidence that the latter is going to be eventually eliminated from practice While he concedes the TCM has some advanced treatment methods he says that on the whole it falls short of modern Western medicine 11 In May 2007 He Zuoxiu continued his criticism of TCM asserting that actress Chen Xiaoxu died from failing to see a doctor and instead relying purely on traditional herbal medicine 12 His sentiments were echoed by other Chinese scientists including Zhang Gongyao and Fang Zhouzi The group is now campaigning for the abolition of TCM practice He Zuoxiu is friends with Sima Nan and Fang Zhouzi In 2006 He Sima Nan Yuan Zhong and Guo Zhengyi established Anti Fraud Trust soliciting donations from the public The express purpose of the trust was to fund Fang Zhouzi s activities 13 See also EditScientific publishing in ChinaReferences Edit 何氏家族 走出寄啸山庄 Xinmin Weekly 新民周刊 Retrieved December 23 2013 International Religious Freedom Report 1 Vol 3 issue 1 April 2001 Craig S Smith Sect Clings to the Web in the Face of Beijing s Ban Special Report New York Times Late Edition East Coast New York N Y Jul 5 2001 pg A 1 Quote Sitting in his apartment a few miles from Mr Zhao s apartment Mr He said people like Mr Zhao should be hunted down and locked up until they have recanted their beliefs Why does He Zuoxiu criticize TCM Archived from the original on March 3 2016 Retrieved August 14 2009 a b Guan Hong 2006 Before and After the Straton Model A Case Analysis to the Physics Studies Claimed Being Guided by Marxism Philosophy Journal of Dialectics of Nature 2 97 103 Archived from the original on December 24 2013 Retrieved December 23 2013 何祚庥 我不是一个纯粹念书的人 He Zuoxiu 2001 The Establishment of Quantum Mechanics and the Evaluation System of Scientific and Technological Innovation Journal of Kunming University of Science and Technology Social Sciences 1 1 3 Retrieved December 23 2013 Meiyue Zhou May 10 1996 China Scientists Seek Allies in Fight Against Pseudoscience PDF Science 272 5263 807 808 doi 10 1126 science 272 5263 807 S2CID 154272467 Palmer David A 2007 Qigong fever body science and utopia in China Columbia University Press pp 172 Registration required Palmer p 125 He Zuoxiu November 1 2006 Interview by Lu Yan Why does He Zuoxiu criticize TCM in Chinese 何祚庥为何批中医 生死中医 Huanqiu Renwu Archived from the original on March 3 2016 Retrieved March 6 2012 http news sina com cn c h 2007 05 29 150613103492 shtml He Zuoxiu continues his criticism of TCM Chen Xiaoxu was killed by TCM Sina 何祚庥炮轰中医 陈晓旭就是被中医害死的 新浪网 何祚庥筹备科技打假基金 主要资助方舟子 Beijing Morning News 北京晨报 Retrieved December 23 2013 External links EditHe Zuoxiu s profile at Tsinghua University An interview with He Zuoxiu How he exposes and fights against Falun Gong Zhang Pengwen facts org cn 2008 01 02 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title He Zuoxiu amp oldid 1103775287, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
