Recently, the topic of showing off wealth online has aroused widespread discussion on the Internet. Mr. Hu Xijin also expressed his views on this, he pointed out that there is an inferior root in human nature to show off wealth and cattle, and also called on everyone not to accuse the "hatred of the rich" sentiment in the Internet. So, what should we make of this?
First, let's talk about flaunting wealth. Flaunting wealth, as an unhealthy behavior, often becomes a source of vulgarity. In the Internet age, people gain a sense of vanity by showing off their wealth, so they have a willingness to show off their wealth. However, this kind of behavior is not only exaggerated, but also more likely to lead to an increase in wealth disparity, which in turn leads to social instability. I'm sure no one will dispute this.
However, we also can't blame all the blame on the "hatred of the rich" sentiment in the network**. As a voice, the Internet will indeed tend to pay attention to the phenomenon of wealth inequality, but not all hatred of the rich is vexatious. In a society where the widening gap between rich and poor inevitably leads to social unrest and inequality, it is not for nothing that the cries of "being rich for the sake of the rich" are not unreasonable.
As Mr. Hu Xijin said, "Low-key is a virtue, and high-profile means a price." This sentence expresses the essence of the act of flaunting wealth. We should understand that excessive flaunting of wealth only brings short-term vanity, not real happiness. Wealth is a power, not an honor. I believe that only when we pursue the true happiness and fulfillment in our hearts can we find happiness that is truly our own.
Therefore, let us reject the act of showing off wealth, advocate low-key luxury, and pursue true connotation and virtue. Don't let the online flaunting of wealth become a distortion of our values, let alone let the sentiment of "being unkind to the rich" become a disaster. We should promote wealth sharing, focus on social equity, and strive to make a positive contribution to improving the gap between rich and poor.
How to maintain inner balance and happiness while pursuing affluence?This is a question worth pondering, and it is also a question that each of us needs to think about. The answer may be different, but only by pursuing true meaning and virtue can we find our own path to happiness.