From Trump's "nudge" to the human story: Money, power, and longevity

In the past year, Donald Trump's net worth has increased by about 3 billion USD, mostly coming from the influx of the crypto market. Ironically, after a lifetime in real estate, casinos, reality television, and politics, it is during his years associated with the presidency and new financial waves that he has experienced the largest leap in wealth. It can be said that if Bitcoin is called “digital gold,” then this growth cycle is the cycle of the Trump family. Looking broadly, it took the Trump family more than a century, three generations of accumulation and ascension to go from an ordinary German immigrant family — starting with just a barber who dodged military service — to the most powerful position in America. This is evidence of a rule: time, generational flow, and continuous change are the true driving forces reshaping society. Time: The Absolute Justifier No matter how much power, money, or fame Trump has, he cannot escape the laws of aging and death. This is a point that humanity, throughout history, cannot surpass. And it is precisely because of this limitation that the world is always renewed: the old age, the young rise to replace, new ideas emerge, and the old are gradually replaced. What If Humans Live to 150 Years Old? Hypothetically: if biotechnology and AI enable humans to extend their lifespan to 150 years, or even longer, how would the world change? Extreme inequality is increasing: The rich not only own assets, but also monopolize power and longevity. Meanwhile, the majority remain confined to a short “ordinary” life. Society freezes social strata: A billionaire living for 150 years will accumulate wealth over generations, making every competition seem hopeless. Stagnant thinking: The older a person gets, the more likely they are to cling to existing benefits. If everyone were immortal, innovation would be stifled, much like a system that never resets. Innovation Requires Loss Looking from another perspective, it is precisely because of the finite nature of humans that society experiences movement. Each generation leaves behind a void, and the new generation steps up carrying new ideas, energy, and ambitions. Without that replacement, technology, culture, and politics would struggle to progress. In other words, it is death — not immortality — that is the driving force of social evolution. Conclusion From the story of Trump “taking” a large portion of the money flow in the crypto market, we can clearly see that assets and power can explode in an instant, but time continues to pass quietly. It takes away youth, but at the same time, it also offers opportunities to the next generation. Perhaps the only fairness in the world is that all lives are finite. And it is precisely because of this finiteness that humanity continues to move forward.