2026-01-06 14:10:19

You see, many people desperately pursue freedom, only to be trapped by this very pursuit.

Philosophy has an old question: what is the true meaning of life? We think we are alive, but in fact we are just temporarily rented by the world. This body is just a temporary storage, and this life is only a temporary lease.

When the rental period is over, everything must be returned, even who I am will be formatted. Once you understand this, you don't need to take it too seriously.

The Earth doesn't really care if you're happy or not, and the universe won't stop because of your wins or losses. When the sun goes out one day, the universe will turn as it should, and won't pause for anyone. Think about this, and many things won't seem so heavy anymore.

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RetroHodler91

· 01-08 07:27

There's nothing wrong with that; obsession itself is the biggest prison. Formatting this metaphor is excellent; it's really as clean and decisive as deleting a database. Pursuing freedom ends up trapping you; this is the most ironic thing I've ever seen. The universe doesn't care about our little anxieties at all; it's so healing, haha. It sounds quite nihilistic, but somehow I feel more relaxed.

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FarmToRiches

· 01-06 14:40

Hmm… this logic is a bit extreme, pursuing freedom but ending up trapped. No doubt about it. That line about formatting when the lease expires is pretty harsh. It's basically nihilism; hearing it feels somewhat liberating but also a bit painful. So what should we do? We still have to live well. The day the sun goes out, we'll be gone too haha. This philosophy is a bit mind-blowing; it instantly made me feel at ease. Life is just temporary, so why am I still so anxious? The use of the word "formatting" is brilliant, directly hitting the point. Feels like it's advising us not to take things too seriously, or maybe not to take them too lightly.

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FlashLoanLord

· 01-06 14:39

Qing, it's the same nihilism again. Listening to it so much, I actually feel a bit relieved. That metaphor of temporary renting is perfect; it makes me think of the days of repaying loans. The universe doesn't give a pause button, but I still want to live a few more years. Really, the more I look back, the more I think those past struggles were just a joke. That line about formatting was a bit harsh; no one can escape it.

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staking_gramps

· 01-06 14:26

It sounds quite nihilistic, but how should I put it... maybe a bit more clear-headed? However, I think there's a problem with that logic—since everything is temporary, we should be pushing harder, right?

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GasFeeGazer

· 01-06 14:21

Haha, okay, I buy this logic. Since it's all about renting, might as well lie back and watch the show. The lease is almost up, why be so competitive? Just eat, sleep, and that's it. Indeed, the universe doesn't care about your anxiety at all. No matter how Bitcoin crashes, it still keeps going. Being trapped by freedom itself—that's what those people who shout about decentralization every day are talking about. Thinking too much won't help you win. It's better to focus on arbitrage, which is more practical. Nice, formatting this metaphor feels like talking about a blockchain reboot. Life is a temporary contract, automatically executed upon expiration. No wonder I'm so laid-back. By the way, this perspective is quite clear-headed. It saves a lot on psychological counseling fees.

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