Proceedings of the 4th World Conference on Media and Communication
Year: 2024
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The Transmission of the Idea “All in One” in North America — Based on the Analysis of the Documentary “We Are the One”
Wenjia Xu, Liang Cai
ABSTRACT:
The idea of “All in One” serves as the philosophical basis of “the community with a shared future for mankind” and forms the cornerstone of cultural exchanges between China and the West. By analyzing the formation logic and strategy of the documentary We Are the One, this paper attempts to explore the dissemination characteristics of “All in One” thought in the West, especially in North America. Moreover, focusing on the documentary presentation of “All in One” thought, the study also tries to find an ideal mode of dialogue between China and the West to provide the realization path for constructing a community with a shared future for mankind. The analysis of the documentary We Are the One was mainly carried out from three perspectives. Firstly, the conceptual dimension summarized the theoretical argumentation of Western scientists and philosophers on the idea of “All in One” and compared it with the development of this idea in China. Secondly, from the perspective of narrative strategy, this paper used the Lancsbox to analyze the text and the structure of the documentary concerning the spread of “All in One” thought. Third, the cultural value dimension, from an ecology and life point of view, was to observe the significance of building a community with a shared future for mankind. In terms of mutual learning between Eastern and Western civilizations, the study further explored the shared values and similarities between Chinese and Western cultures, so as to find a theoretical and practical basis for the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
keywords: A dialogue between Chinese and Western cultures; All in One; Analysis of the documentary; Community with a shared future for mankind; Intercultural communication