Last Friday, I had the privilege of being the first to read “The Book of Predictions,” recommended by Luo Zhenyu in his New Year’s Eve speech. This book gathers the perspectives of 49 individuals, collectively exploring how we can redefine our self-worth in an era of rapid change. Here are some thought-provoking notes formatted for a WordPress blog post:
About the Influence of AI:
Well-known writer Cai Zongjie believes that AI cannot surpass skilled writers in terms of imagination and expressing unique personal feelings and experiences. Psychology PhD Li Songwei mentions that humans have the ability to assign meaning to things and adapt to changes.
Views from Economists:
Xue Zhaofeng points out that virtual companionship has emerged, but human loneliness will not disappear. Human curiosity and the desire for knowledge always persist.
Future Wisdom:
Li Tiefu, an associate professor at Tsinghua University, believes that the future will be an era of survival for the wise, where wisdom will be a super brain that integrates multiple technologies.
Work and Relationships:
Wan Weigang proposes that in the future, people will work for self-actualization, and interactions will be more out of friendship and moral principles, with relationships being more about cooperation than competition.
以下 are other key points:
Additional Key Points:
– The “Kondratiev Theory” proposed by a Russian economist introduces economic development cycles.
– Career planner Classic proposes the transition from T-shaped to π-shaped talents, emphasizing six π abilities.
– Xiang Shuai, a former associate professor at Peking University, talked about the uniqueness of “neighborhood” services.
– Li Ning, a professor at Tsinghua, proposed an AI First way of thinking.
Here are some other views:
Corporate Operations:
Shi Zhe, chief digital officer of Foxconn Group, believes that systems and organizations complement each other, determining corporate operational efficiency.
Urban Development:
Li Zhong, an international real estate consultant at Huagao莱斯, suggests that livable cities attract intellectuals, and where wisdom gathers, wealth will also accumulate.
Influence of AI:
Zhang Bin, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, believes that AI will lead to a paradigm shift in basic scientific research.
Here are some final thoughts:
– Business consultant Liu Run emphasizes the importance of local opportunities.
– Psychological counselor Chen Haiyan proposed changes in the needs of young people for motivation and understanding.
Below are the summarized questions:
Reflection Questions:
1. How to handle the relationship between self-needs and organizational needs?
2. Is there enough space outside organizations to accommodate individual work?
3. How to find a balance between self and a sense of belonging?
4. How to construct new relationships with society and others?
Finally:
History writer Guo Jinlong talked about the formation of cultural peaks, emphasizing the importance of observing the world. The significance of reading this book lies in focusing on trends, searching for a lifestyle that resonates with our inner selves, and striving to find our own meaning and position in future society.
Thoughtful, warm, and loving life — this is not just the book we’ve read but also the lifestyle we pursue.
