Recently, there have been some observations suggesting that many people have completely lost their ability for deep thinking and critical analysis. I have verified this phenomenon on several platforms and found that it is indeed quite common.

The most obvious example is the wave of paid group influencers who are being collectively criticized. I took some time to investigate and discovered that one influencer later opened a real trading account to prove their ability. Strangely, there are still people mocking him to this day. The point is, as long as you are willing to spend a little time, you can see the records of that real trading account. I really can't understand it—what good does mocking him do for these people? Do they think everyone in the world is a scammer?

Some say he is generating content with AI. But honestly, that’s just a "hook"—a tactic to attract attention. Think about why they would write like that. The algorithm forces it. Without some exaggerated performance, there’s no traffic. Platforms like YouTube and X are the same; even if some platforms claim to ban such practices, do you see users reducing their usage? No.

The current situation is similar to the culture cultivated by short videos. Everyone is addicted to short, punchy, unstructured content, and the ability for deep thinking is gradually eroding. In the Web3 circle, this problem is amplified—PVP, memes, taking over projects one after another, hot topics switching rapidly, but few people stop to think: why aren’t they making money? In the end, they can only blame the star project teams or certain leading exchanges for not being supportive.

But honestly, this is a two-way choice. If you choose not to think and blindly hype those inexplicable meme coins, such an ecosystem will naturally form. A prosperous era is indeed as you wish, and that’s all.

So how to break the deadlock? First, you must admit a fact: TikTok, X, and similar platforms are just tools. The key lies in how you use them. Instead of being led by the algorithm, it’s better to actively reclaim your right to think and criticize. Pick up your logical reasoning, stay alert to information, and learn to distinguish what has actual support from what is empty promises.

One final suggestion: align your wealth status with your mental state. This is not just empty talk, but a reminder that genuine investment returns come from rational decision-making, and the foundation of rational decision-making is independent thinking.