In "The Unbearable Lightness of Being," Milan Kundera highlights the paradox of transparency versus secrecy in governance. He points out that while secret police operate globally, only in his country do they publicly share their records via radio broadcasts. This unusual phenomenon raises questions about the nature of power and surveillance in society.

Kundera's observation serves as a critique of the relationship between the state and its citizens. By exposing the operations of the secret police, the government creates a false sense of security and openness, contrasting the fear and oppression typically associated with such institutions.