"Humanity" in the homeless: a social mirror reflected in hot topics on the Internet on the 10th
Recently, homeless-related topics have once again become the focus of social platforms. From the comeback of "Wandering Master" Shen Wei to the controversy over rescue policies in various places, public sentiment is intertwined with institutional reflection. The following is a structured review of 10-day hot data and in-depth analysis:
| time | hot events | Platform popularity index | keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.20-5.22 | Controversy over auction of works by homeless painters in Shanghai | Weibo reading volume: 120 million | Artistic value, exploitation controversy |
| 5.23-5.25 | Heavy rain causes homeless people to sleep on overpass in Shenzhen | Douyin views 48 million | Extreme weather and rescue gaps |
| 5.26-5.28 | Internet celebrity poses for photo giving money to homeless man, exposed | The number of reports on Kuaishou exceeded 50,000 | False charity, traffic ethics |
| 5.29-5.30 | Vocational training program for homeless people in Chaoyang District, Beijing | Zhihu discussion volume 3200+ | Skills-based poverty alleviation and policy innovation |
1. The spiritual dilemma behind material wandering

Data shows that 78% of homeless-related discussions focus on individual stories rather than systemic issues. In the case of the Shanghai painter, netizens paid more attention to his background as a "Fudan dropout" than to the painting itself, reflecting the special curiosity of "Kochi wanderers".
2. Periodic outbreaks of thermostatic care
During the heavy rain event in Shenzhen, the number of telephone consultations at rescue stations increased by 400%, but fell back to normal three days later. Seasonal concerns exposed"Emergency Goodwill"The average life cycle of related topics is only 2.3 days (data source: Qingbo Index).
| Type of relief measures | Netizen support rate | Actual implementation rate |
|---|---|---|
| direct cash transfer | 62% | 8% (policy limit) |
| Vocational skills training | 35% | 17% (participation rate) |
| psychological intervention services | 81% | 4% (coverage) |
3. Moral paradox under the traffic economy
After the fake charity incident of Internet celebrities was exposed, the number of followers of the relevant accounts increased by 23%, revealing the absurd logic of the "ugliness economy". Although the platform has removed illegal videos, similar content still exists in the form of "helping farmers" and "supporting education".
4. Breakthrough attempts at institutional innovation
Beijing's vocational training program has introduced an enterprise cooperation model, and 7 of the first 32 participants have obtained stable jobs. This practice of “teaching a man to fish” is recognized by 87% of experts, but it facesHousehold registration restrictions(46% of homeless people have no local household registration) andmental health(63% with depressive symptoms).
Conclusion:When we discuss homelessness, we are actually testing the thermometer of society. From curiosity to empathy, from charity to empowerment, what is needed is continuous institutional attention rather than hot consumption. After all, no one’s overpass should become a blind spot in a civilized society.
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