黏菌：新兴宠物? - Slime Molds: The New Pet Trend? [HSK 6]

Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語会話を聴く

陈智高 and 王明月 discuss the phenomenon of young people keeping slime molds as pets, analyzing the social and cultural factors behind it and offering insights into the spiritual world of today's youth.

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《English Translation》

陈智高: 明月, have you heard that young people are starting to keep slime molds as pets?
王明月: Yes, teacher, I've actually seen discussions about it on social media. Apparently, slime molds have a unique appearance and a certain aesthetic appeal. They're also relatively easy to care for, which has attracted some young people to try keeping them.
陈智高: That is quite an interesting phenomenon. In the past, people usually kept pets like cats and dogs, which are mammals, or more common animals like fish and birds. Slime molds, being primitive eukaryotic organisms, becoming pets is indeed surprising.
王明月: I think this reflects the richness and diversity of the spiritual world of today's youth. They're willing to try new things and boldly express themselves, not limited by traditional pet choices.
陈智高: That's true. From a biological perspective, slime molds don't have the high level of interactivity that cats or dogs do and are quite 'passive' creatures. Yet, young people still choose them as pets, perhaps valuing the sense of companionship and emotional solace they offer, as well as a curiosity about the diversity of life forms.
王明月: As you said, teacher, companionship and emotional connection are at the core of having a pet. Although slime molds lack advanced intelligence, they demonstrate a tenacity for life and a unique sense of beauty. Perhaps it's this beauty that young people are drawn to.
陈智高: It seems we need to approach these emerging pet culture trends with a more open and inclusive mindset. By understanding the allure of these unconventional pets, we might gain a deeper understanding of the values and spiritual world of today's youth.