Recently, it was reported that three college students from a certain university chose to jump off a building together after the value of the CS2 game items they hoarded plummeted due to adjustments in the game rules, and they could not bear the blow.
Seeing this message makes me feel very sad. At around 20 years old, they have not yet stepped out of school and into society; their real life has not even begun and it ends in such a way. For parents, years of nurturing and half a lifetime of expectations are shattered in an instant, which must be such a devastating thing.
CS2 is a first-person shooter game where players can obtain rare items by spending money on opening boxes. Due to the extremely low probability of obtaining certain rare items, coupled with the vast player base worldwide, CS2 items have a unique scarcity, which has led to a large trading and investment market for CS2 items.
In recent years, from speculating on sneakers and cryptocurrencies to NFTs, trendy toys, and now this game accessories. The market always continuously comes up with new ways, harvesting wave after wave of young people. Time, money, and vibrant life.
In the face of life, there is no right or wrong. Capital itself is stained with blood; it has always been so since its inception. We have no right to blame the participants; the pursuit of profit and greed is human nature. When a person encounters benefits, they will naturally overlook some risks. People are no longer here, so I do not wish to discuss the rights and wrongs of this incident.
I only hope that through this article, I can awaken those who find themselves in a dead end to reflect and calmly examine the value of their lives.
'The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is chaotic, all for profit.' Politicians have established a financial system to maintain the development of the social system. All social activities of human beings are governed by interests, whether money or fame.
However, with social development, technological advancement, and the explosive growth of internet information, the scope of contact has expanded, and social interactions have begun to become complex. Everything has started to change, and people have begun to be entangled by monetary interests, increasingly eager to showcase their wealth across social classes. Ultimately, one cannot escape becoming a slave to money, living for others.
I really like a quote from Mr. Wang Yangming: 'The principles of all things and matters are nothing but my heart.' I believe that everyone who feels they are in a desperate situation should take a moment to savor this quote. In this world, nothing is greater than one's own heart. The more a person cares about fame and fortune, the more they suffer because of it. But our world does not solely consist of fame and fortune; there are countless things. Yet, everything cannot escape their own hearts.
Simply put, everyone has their own world. In your world, besides fame and fortune, there are many flowers, trees, and friends, all existing because of your presence. Just like a flower blooming; it is only when you see it that it truly blooms. When you ignore it, how it blooms or falls has nothing to do with you. In your life, you are the master of the world.
What can happen if the investment fails? What can happen with huge debts? Compared to the entire world, how insignificant are these fame and fortune? Why abandon the entire world over these trivial matters?
As our ancestors said, 'As long as the green mountains remain, one need not fear a lack of firewood.' And you are that green mountain.