At some point, humans were the weakest link among all life forms on Earth.

He doesn't have the speed of a cheetah, the destructive power of a black bear, or even the vitality of a cockroach.

But why is it that humans can still stand at the top of this world, trampling all the creatures mentioned above under their feet?

The reason is simple.

Wisdom and unity.

In the beginning, humans did not have airplanes or cannons, and were at a disadvantage compared to ferocious wild beasts.

However, our ancestors were great. Their wisdom gave humankind tools to more easily subdue wild beasts, and human unity taught us how to fight in groups.

As times progress and technology advances, it's as if an invisible, intangible, yet undeniably real wall has formed around people's minds.

Even after living in a neighborhood for over a decade, you might still not know the names of your neighbors.

If an elderly woman falls down on the roadside, would you dare to help her up?

Would you help a lost Alzheimer's patient find his way home?

Is there?

have!

Are there many?

not much!

Why not many?

I wouldn't dare!

I'm afraid of being morally blackmailed!

Yes, the reluctance to engage in moral blackmail is a major reason why the gap between people is widening.

No, we dare not help them.

If you give someone a helping hand, half a lifetime's savings will be gone.

At the same time, moral blackmail is something we fear most.

I don't know when it started, but this word has become popular around the world.

"He's just a kid, what's wrong with him borrowing your toys to play with?"

No, I'm not a stingy person. Although this toy is very important to me, if you really put in the right attitude, it wouldn't be difficult for me to lend it to you.

However, you should show respect for my toys, instead of condescendingly assuming that it's a given that I'm lending them to you.

There's nothing to take for granted. Why should I lend you money when you talk like that?

"Elderly people should be given seats! Not giving up your seat to an elderly person shows a lack of compassion!"

Giving up your seat to the elderly is a principle we all adhere to.

You can choose to give up your seat or not.

Giving up my seat is my right.

If you don't allow it, that's my freedom too.

You shouldn't just stand by and criticize. If you're truly capable, you should start with yourselves! Every single time! Stand up and offer your seat, instead of standing by and criticizing!

What is love?

A quick search revealed the answer as "referring to the feelings of caring for and loving others."

Um?

It's not that not giving up your seat means you lack compassion.

Moreover, whether or not to give up a seat should vary from person to person.

You expect someone who is naturally prone to motion sickness on public transportation, feels nauseous, wants to vomit at any time, and can't even stand steadily to give up their seat to a healthy-looking elderly person?

In this matter, everyone should not be a bystander, but rather try to understand it from their own perspective.

The previous example was not quite appropriate; we can certainly try a different approach.

Imagine you're on a crowded bus.

You and your companion finally managed to snag seats.

Then you find that not far away, there is a burly man and an old man with white hair.

The burly man was seated, while the old man stood beside him.

The person next to you criticizes the burly man for not giving up his seat, accusing him of being heartless.

What would you choose to do?

Offer your seat voluntarily?

Then you immerse yourself in that environment that's like a sardine can?

Or should we choose to blame the burly man until he gives in, or the old man gets off the bus?

I believe that most people here would choose the latter.

After all, the former requires your actions, while the latter only requires you to talk.

The tests conducted here can reflect many problems in today's society, and I do not wish to criticize this behavior.

Because criticism is useless.

Many experts and media outlets have offered advice on this matter.

Is it useful?

The effect was minimal.

Let's briefly analyze the differences in these tests.

First, you offer your seat.

They will dedicate this rare and precious position in such an environment.

Congratulations!

You are a genuinely soft-hearted person.

However, if it is the latter, I cannot criticize it.

To be precise, there's no need for criticism.

By slightly changing our perspective, we can arrive at the same conclusion.

If it were me, it wouldn't be hard to imagine.

We would all choose the latter.

Enjoying a rare spot on the crowded bus, they complained to their companions about the inhumane burly man.

And to stand up for the seemingly ordinary old man.

Assumption.

This is merely an assumption.

Is the old man a martial arts master?

The burly man is actually prone to motion sickness? He's just big and strong?

This assumption is basically useless because the probability of repetition in reality is not high.

Let's talk about the drawbacks of this behavior.

Extinguishing the flame of kindness in people's hearts makes society colder and more alienating.

This is not a good thing.

What is the solution to this problem?

Money?

Rights?

Actually, these things are not necessary.

All we need to do is let go of the barriers in our hearts.

When you treat others sincerely, you don't need to care about what others say.

True happiness is being happy yourself.

This also means...

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