Super Thinking and Thinking Trap Series: Reference System
There are two things that are almost impossible to do: one is to win back a girlfriend who has changed her mind; the other is to convince a self-righteous person.
has a common sense. Don’t talk about politics in WeChat groups, because the result will only be red face and destroy feelings.
Many people said, "As a Chinese, we should do whatever we should..." They swear and speak with confidence, as if they stand on the commanding heights of justice and morality.
According to this logic, others can also say, "As an American, we should do what we should do...", "As a Japanese, we should do what we should do...." In this way, world peace is far away.
Why do people in the same country have a convergence in their views on international disputes or historical issues? The core of the
problem is that everyone’s “reference system” is not unified, and the so-called communication is just a talk between a chicken and a duck.
"Reference System" is the core concept in Einstein's theory of relativity. For example: If you are sitting on a running train, then your reference system is inside the train. In your opinion, the train is stationary, and the objects in the car are stationary relative to you. But to the point where someone who is still outside the train seems to be, from his completely different frame of reference, you and all the objects in the train are moving at extremely fast speeds.
If you strive to be objective when making decisions or solving problems, it is best to consider your own reference system.
Of course you will be influenced by your own perspective, but it is best not to be affected unknowingly.
Also, if you think you may not have a thorough understanding of the situation, try to examine it through different frames of reference.
There is a famous saying in international politics: "There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests."
Perhaps this is the fundamental reason for the constant conflict in the world.
