In 2026, the heavy burden behind the common people of Dongda. At a node like 2026, where AI is rapidly iterating and the global economic structure is in turmoil, feeling oppressed or confused about the future is extremely normal.
1. The first mirror: Find your 'irreplaceability'
Smith said that division of labor improves efficiency, but also warned: If a person only repeats the same process for a lifetime, they will become mediocre or even 'dull'.
• Current environment: Many industries are being 'extreme division of labor' by algorithms, and people have become a part in the process.
• Suggestion: Observe in your work, which parts are **'moral judgments that machines do not have' or 'complex interpersonal empathy'**? The human brilliance that Smith emphasized in 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' is precisely the most valuable premium in the future.
2. The second mirror: Establish your own 'micro market'
Smith believed that prosperity comes from exchange. Although the current environment is monopolized by large companies, the internet has also given individuals the opportunity to establish 'micro markets'.
• Current environment: Relying on a single company platform is becoming increasingly unstable.
• Suggestion: Think about it, besides salary, can you directly 'exchange' a certain skill (even a small one) in the market? Not relying on a specific organization, but on creating value for others. This is the most solid confidence of a Smithian 'free person'.
3. The third mirror: The 'night watchman' of mindset
Smith suggested that the government should only be a 'night watchman'; in fact, we can treat our own emotions this way too.
• Suggestion: Do not overly criticize yourself, and do not try to control those large environments (such as global inflation, technological explosion) that you cannot influence. Focus your energy on what you can control: **'productivity' and 'physical and mental health'**. $BTC
