Those who try to control the world or gain insight into the universe often die miserably

Cale 2022-03-16 09:01:04

The only thing you can actually control is yourself. I admire Lao Tzu more and more, and remember that he said a sentence in the Tao Te Ching, which roughly means that life is boundless, and it is absurd to seek knowledge without bounds!
The age of the universe is about 15 billion years, the age of the sun is about 10 billion years, the age of the earth is about 4.5 billion years, and the history of mankind is only a mere 40,000 years. After 1.5 billion years, the sun will age and become a red giant star. The temperature is 10,000 degrees, and all life is gone. This is the history of the solar system that we know roughly by our current knowledge. It is only a short moment in the time dimension (excluding the past and present lives of the universe), but it is by no means beyond human control, and it is sad to think about it.
Warren Buffett also mentioned the concept of "energy circle", which means that an individual can only do what he can do, and beyond this circle, it is out of your control. Therefore, the problem of life is just a matter of balance, which is difficult to do well.
I didn't understand why the Korean flag was a gossip before, but now I understand.

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Extended Reading
  • Lexie 2022-04-21 09:01:48

    The standard of the debut novel is absolutely excellent, with a strong personal color, and the quick editing of the medicine part continues to "Requiem for Dreams"

  • Verdie 2022-03-23 09:01:43

    When you give up scientific rigor, you are no longer a mathematician. You become a divination by numbers.

Pi quotes

  • Marcy Dawson: [to Max] You don't understand it, do you? I don't give a shit about you! I only care about what's in your fucking head! If you won't help us, help yourself. We are forced to comply to the laws of nature. Survival of the fittest Max, and we've got the fucking gun!

  • Rabbi Cohen: Who do you think you are? You are only a vessel from our god. You are carrying a delivery that was meant for us.

    Maximillian Cohen: It was given to me.