Why do many people still refuse to accept virtual currencies now?
Whether it's Bitcoin, Tesla, Moutai, Tencent stocks, or real estate, any opportunity that could potentially lead ordinary people to financial freedom will attract more negative voices. The reason is simple. Any opportunity to make money is limited to a few who can seize it. Those who miss the chance, rather than admit their own incompetence led to missing out, prefer to comfort themselves with the idea that "this wasn't really an opportunity but a trap." Most people are willing to adopt the mindset: "This matter is immoral itself; I don't participate because I am morally noble." Or "those who get involved are all fools; these are all scams that will eventually collapse; doing nothing is smarter than rushing around like others." Humans also have a trait called self-perception reinforcement. That is, my thoughts influence my actions, and my actions further reinforce my thoughts. This trait is more widely known as "reverse rationalization." These placebo-like thoughts influence people's behavior, making them stay away from industries where they once missed opportunities. And this behavior, in turn, further reinforces their negative views about these opportunities. Whether it's "Elon Musk is a scammer, real estate is all bubbles, Bitcoin is tulips, Tencent is just plagiarizing and worthless, rich people made their fortune through shady means," these circular arguments are invariably just to comfort oneself for missing out and are further rationalized in reverse. Humans are stubborn, and to solidify their beliefs, they refuse to accept any information that contradicts their views, refusing to learn anything new. Many middle-aged people often say, "I've passed a certain age; I can't learn anymore," but the next sentence is, "But my experience tells me you're wrong." Humans are also fragile. They cannot accept that they might make mistakes, and prefer to believe that the mistake lies with the world itself. $BTC$
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Why do many people still refuse to accept virtual currencies now?
Whether it's Bitcoin, Tesla, Moutai, Tencent stocks, or real estate, any opportunity that could potentially lead ordinary people to financial freedom will attract more negative voices.
The reason is simple. Any opportunity to make money is limited to a few who can seize it. Those who miss the chance, rather than admit their own incompetence led to missing out, prefer to comfort themselves with the idea that "this wasn't really an opportunity but a trap." Most people are willing to adopt the mindset: "This matter is immoral itself; I don't participate because I am morally noble." Or "those who get involved are all fools; these are all scams that will eventually collapse; doing nothing is smarter than rushing around like others."
Humans also have a trait called self-perception reinforcement. That is, my thoughts influence my actions, and my actions further reinforce my thoughts. This trait is more widely known as "reverse rationalization."
These placebo-like thoughts influence people's behavior, making them stay away from industries where they once missed opportunities. And this behavior, in turn, further reinforces their negative views about these opportunities.
Whether it's "Elon Musk is a scammer, real estate is all bubbles, Bitcoin is tulips, Tencent is just plagiarizing and worthless, rich people made their fortune through shady means," these circular arguments are invariably just to comfort oneself for missing out and are further rationalized in reverse.
Humans are stubborn, and to solidify their beliefs, they refuse to accept any information that contradicts their views, refusing to learn anything new. Many middle-aged people often say, "I've passed a certain age; I can't learn anymore," but the next sentence is, "But my experience tells me you're wrong."
Humans are also fragile. They cannot accept that they might make mistakes, and prefer to believe that the mistake lies with the world itself. $BTC$