Chapter 176 Deviations Under Scarcity

"I've given so many examples of people who lack wisdom and simply parrot others."

Let's talk about another drawback of insufficient wisdom.

The problem is a lack of innovation.

As I said before, teaching is like a big tree under civilization. The current model makes it difficult for new branches to sprout naturally; it has to be forced out.

In a three-dimensional civilization, this would mean that very few people would discover or invent anything new.

If someone has a different idea, they will be seen as an oddball because it does not conform to people's understanding, and may even be ridiculed and "suppressed".

Could we understand it this way: the seeds of a technology tree, which could have been changed to some extent, were quietly stillborn because of this three-dimensional environment, without even a chance to sprout and break through the soil?

Examples of this scarcity are everywhere.

For example, in a game, years ago, the first person to shout "One hit, 666!" was considered amazing.

But even today, many years later, there are still various private servers shouting "One hit, 666!"

Coincidentally, whenever a classic game is born, just watch as countless imitation games spring up everywhere.

We can say that original works are classics, and that other games borrowing from classics is a sign of players' improved taste.

The problem is, is that what you call learning from others? It's blatant plagiarism for the sake of rice.

The fundamental motivation is different!

True inspiration comes from having your own original idea, then incorporating excellent elements from other products to create other classics.

I ask you, how many of those games that look exactly alike were created with the intention of incorporating excellent elements, rather than simply copying for the sake of making money?

In an era where everyone copies others, original works are almost being turned into "high-quality imitations".

It not only damaged the pioneers' hard work and "etiquette," but also poisoned the creative atmosphere.

Some might say it's just an entertainment section; as long as the major civilization sections don't lag behind, it's fine. Just like the technological explosion during the Industrial Revolution, planetary civilizations have been progressing steadily.

But if we think about it carefully, is this lack of innovation really just a lack of details?

Obviously not.

It encompasses all aspects, including the so-called top-tier manufacturing sector.

Just like the massive tsunami that hit Doraemon a while ago, there are rumors that a major plague will follow.

As a result, people rushed to buy the "respiratory immunity miracle device," and masks became extremely scarce.

What happened next is clear to everyone who has been through it.

Later, various powerful "marketers" rushed to join the ranks of mask manufacturers, many of whom were not even related to the protective equipment industry.

Regardless of their qualifications or the effectiveness of the covers they produce.

They are united in their hatred of the enemy in the face of natural disasters.

No!

The wolves had smelled another tempting treat and were baring their fangs to snatch the meat.

They ate with such gusto, their mouths practically dripping with oil.

This is not a phenomenon unique to a specific period, but rather a deep-seated lack that has long been ingrained in all aspects of daily life.

Just like the four wheels we just mentioned.

Now there are all kinds of brands available, seemingly a flourishing and prosperous scene.

But if you peel back the layers, isn't it just about 'self-interest' grabbing meat, eating whichever piece of meat is the fattest?

People who used to grow peanuts are now building "fire wheels," people who used to sell fans are now building them, and people who used to sell soybeans, seeing that they were making money, stopped focusing on selling soybeans and joined in.

If it were innovation, that would be fine, but who among them was truly committed to innovation? They were merely drawn in by the aroma of cream and then scrambled for the cake.

Hearing this, some might say, "They're not philanthropists; they need to make a profit, otherwise where would they get the nutrition to support their growth? Saying they're stealing the cake is a bit of an exaggeration."

I won't talk to you about the essence; I'll just give you the simplest and clearest example.

You all know the phrase "Old Man's Quiet Joy," right?

If the qualifications were relaxed and the costs were brought to a level, do you believe that those small factories that produce "old men's secret pleasure" could easily produce a very good four-wheeled vehicle for you?

To put it bluntly, this is a field that anyone with rice and materials can participate in, so why exaggerate it to be so high-end?

The problem lies in the way you perceive it.

It's like steaming buns; every household knows how to do it.

But time is a cost, so there are shop owners who specialize in selling steamed buns. One saves time, and the other makes money from it. Everyone gets what they need.

Besides, there are other bakeries making steamed buns, and the ones they make are all pretty much the same. So, buy from the bakery that has a proper attitude and whose steamed buns are always the right weight.

Conversely, regarding four wheels, if everyone raises their level of understanding even a little, it's not hard to see that the principle is the same as steaming buns: this is an era where even craft bloggers can handcraft a mini four-wheel drive car.

Technology is no longer the problem; it's just a matter of whose products are of the highest quality and least expensive.

As mentioned earlier, some of the gimmicks embellished by "singers" are completely exaggerated.

Isn't this kind of exaggeration just another form of shortchanging?

Therefore, some "singers" take advantage of people's cognitive gaps to "mislead" them, and their attitude is improper.

They made it simply for rice, piecing together things they already knew.

The original intention of creating the wheel is no different from those singers who scramble to produce magical protective shields during natural disasters.

It's all just a frenzy of making cake cutters to grab the cake!

It clearly lacks the original intention and rigor of exploration and development.

So please be kind to those singers in your districts who are still persisting in the traditional oil tanker style.

At least they know that making a good product is not something that can be done overnight; it requires not only professional skills but also the accumulation of experience.

Even if oil tankers are destined to be replaced one day in the future, their attitude is correct.

Like some unscrupulous singers, they mindlessly bewitch the three-dimensional world.

Steamed buns made in an electric cooker are a million times better than those made in a wood-fired pot;

The steamed buns you make yourself are different in shape, so they are definitely superior to the traditionally shaped steamed buns.

Electric cookers are used to steam buns, so why are people still cooking with firewood?

and many more.

To put it bluntly, it's all due to a lack of wisdom and a difference in understanding. If everyone could see through the essence and understand how to make electric wheels as easily as they understand how to steam buns, who would still buy those gimmicky and impractical products?

At least half of the door should be closed.

Because people are buying your strengths, not your hype!

Taken together, this "self-nature" is more like a sheepdog infected by a virus emanating from its own castle.

They entered the pasture not to herd sheep, but because they smelled the blood on the flock.

Once they've drained the flock, they'll turn their attention to the normal sheepdogs, and then to the shepherds.

Their nature is completely different from that of sheepdogs that live in symbiosis with pastures.

I just want to ask, aren't the shepherds in various districts shocked and frightened to see more and more of these vampire dogs?

Okay, I've given so many examples just to tell everyone.

Civilization is another form of nature, and its ultimate form is one of birdsong, fragrant flowers, and a profusion of blooming blossoms.

Currently, due to an imbalance of wisdom, people suffer from a lack of thought and cognitive biases.

This has resulted in a world where only a select few can fully utilize their talents.

If you don't believe me, take a look at the distant stars. They have advanced technology there, including mechs like those in movies, but they haven't developed into the wonderful world people imagine.

Aside from the fact that top-notch technology has given everyone ample personal time, most people there are still confused and at a loss.

Like the chubby employee I interviewed yesterday, he had no worries, but he wasn't happy.

Why is that?

Because he himself didn't even know what he was in civilized nature—was he a flower, a tree, or a bird?

How can someone who can't even see their true self be happy? He's just following the route assigned to him by the supercomputer, walking step by step.

If he were a small flower, but he stood under a big tree, competing with the forest for sunlight, his beauty and vibrancy would be insignificant and even useless in front of the big tree.

He, who should have attracted butterflies, was instead highlighted as so ordinary.