Many people talk about this. They say it’s very comfortable here, but they are worried. They fear it might become a water career. Tomorrow, anyone can do it, so the respect and nobility for me will decrease, and it will become easier to make inferences. Many people have begun to share the thought that it will be difficult for their work to last long. As a result, the sense of fear has grown, but everyone is in a situation where they don't know the measures to address it. 

Hello, this is the Mind Minor that reads the heart in the age of data. After the era of Haen, I had a hope that if the readers showed some interest, I might cautiously be able to publish a piece. Fortunately, I was able to write one. So, the second theme is naming society. Let’s call each other’s names and create bonds and collaboration through equal solidarity. Those are the contents being discussed.

In fact, we are naturally in a situation where we are discovering that we are going out. Now, I am informing you about the changes between us. When we call each other's names, those names are not simply for close acquaintances to suggest going somewhere together or having a meal. Rather, they acknowledge the value and utility that each person holds, respecting and honoring each other equally. This is what naming has defined. Conversely, it is also an era that benefits us in finding our identities. If we look at the changes in our society, we usually consider a span of 10 to 20 years. However, the teachers who study this look at 100, 200, or even 1,000 years. In that context, there used to be a term for one's fixed status, indicating a predetermined fate with limited social roles. But now, that is no longer the case; anyone can do anything.

Since we have been born and raised with the motto in our hearts, we can see the tremendous benefits of human history. Recently, if you like cats, you should raise and study them for ten years. After ten years, if everyone loves cats, you will have become an expert. But what if, after ten years, no one likes cats? Well, you still had fun during that time. That question was just thrown at me without any prior indication that such a question would be asked. However, that part seems like a kind of propositional statement. We want to live our own lives according to our own will, which is often referred to as natural rights. In order to achieve that, I feel like I've had to suppress my desires through a kind of tug-of-war or weighing of the efforts and the results. Especially up until now, collectively, we...

It was taken for granted that working together was normal, so naturally, there was a strong emphasis on collaborating with others for a long time, whether briefly or for an extended period. This involved lowering one’s own desires and instead, focusing on collective movement. As a result, we felt a certain pressure that made expressing our desires or even thinking about them somewhat taboo. Now, however, it seems that we can move beyond that, and the most basic forms of desire are beginning to emerge. The question now is whether these desires are being explained in a healing context or if they are being transformed into dreams. For instance, when asked what kind of work someone wants to do, they might say they want to be a YouTuber. The reason is that it would be nice to be recognized by many people, or they might have heard that YouTubers earn a good income.

10%의 사람들은 수입이 크다고 하는데, 그런 경우에는 10년 전에 이야기했던 것처럼 결과가 좋은 것이죠. 그 과정은 어떤 것이든 무방한 것입니다. 그 순간부터 두 가지 문제가 생깁니다. 첫 번째는 과정이 너무 힘들기 때문에 그 과정을 하고 싶지 않게 될 것입니다. 두 번째는 그러면 세칭 잘 나가는 직업을 노리는 사람들이 많아질 것이라는 점입니다. 이 두 가지는 모순에 빠지게 됩니다. 첫 번째로, 내가 하는 일이 싫다면 어느 순간부터 축적을 하고 싶지 않게 될 것이고, 그러면 새롭게 진입하는 사람들과의 경쟁에서 우위를 차지할 수 없게 될 것입니다. 그 이유는 나와 그 사람 모두 초보자이기 때문입니다. 두 번째로, 만약 더 많은 사람들이 그 분야에 들어온다면 경쟁이 더욱 치열해져서 내가 쌓은 것에 대한 보상을 받는 기간이 줄어들게 될 것입니다. 이런 상황에 빠지게 된다는 것을 저는 이제 알고 있었습니다.

That's why I mentioned it, and that is still valid now. Especially now, it has become even more relevant because the pace of change has accelerated so much that many people have started to agree that their work may not last long. In the meantime, AI has developed, which has increased that sense of fear. However, we are in a situation where we don't know any countermeasures, so I think people have felt the need to reflect on this once again. I have two thoughts on this. The first is about what kind of self-esteem we are pursuing. The second is about whether that pursued self-esteem resonates with others or is based on some kind of mutual agreement regarding its value. I think the question is, What can I do? and it leads to the reflection on what kind of life I want to live.

부분들을 발견하려고 하는데, 우리 내부에 있는 나의 열망을 찾는 것은 모두에게 좀 어려운 일이거든요. 또 무리일지 모르겠지만, 살다 보니까 그 본을 타인에서 얻고 싶어 해요. 근데 그거는 이제 예전 같았으면 가까운 곳에 있는 지인이나 선배들이 있었겠죠. 이젠 그렇지가 않고, 정보가 커지면서 굉장히 많은 형태의 삶의 교본 내지는 우리가 따라할 수 있을 만큼의 예제들을 보고 있는 것 같아요. 그러다 보면, 얻게 된 즐거움은 선택권이 늘었다는 거고요. 힘든 점은 아이스크림 가게에서도 이게 몇십 개가 되면 고르기 어려워지잖아요. 그러다 보니까 어떤 걸 고르지라는 엄청난 혜택 속에서의 이종에 풍요 속의 빈곤 같은 느낌을 가지게 되는 것 같아요. 저는 이걸 이번 책에서 어떻게 얘기했냐 하면, 분석 마이라 불렀어요. 우리가 A, B, C, D, E, F, G 계속해서...

After contemplating, I realized that if we examine each aspect's strengths and weaknesses, there is no such thing as a perfectly good option. Just like with great power comes great responsibility, there are many forms of yin and yang. I find myself wanting to choose only the good aspects unconsciously. This is what we call cherry-picking. When I focus on what’s good here and what’s good there, I eventually come to understand that it’s impossible to do so. In that moment, I feel a sense of emptiness about all the things I've been pondering, leading me to question what I should do next. This often results in a situation where I end up doing nothing. I have observed this happening frequently, and through a lot of analysis, I’ve come to explain it as a delay in my decision-making. The second point is that I found this realization, but in order for what I found to persist and continue, it requires motivation.

It will now involve support and recognition from those around us. Especially financially, we can describe the work we are doing as a profession in today's era, where we can specialize and share tasks that can benefit the entire group. The question then becomes whether we are providing enough value to everyone as a whole, and whether the other party continues to recognize that value and offers corresponding costs and support. However, this aspect becomes more challenging because society is changing rapidly. The existing value systems are not just gradually changing; they are transforming quickly. Recently, due to an increase in connectivity among people, the concept of hyper-connectivity has emerged, showing that many members of society are rapidly redefining each other's values. The fluidity has increased. Moreover, there is also...

AI has emerged, and with it, we can now address the efforts made by others. This means that one person can now perform the tasks of many through enhanced and diverse functionalities. This phenomenon has been referred to as augmented humans, and in the book, it is described as a significant minimization. As many tasks become much easier for me, I am growing significantly, while the organization, on the other hand, is shrinking. In such cases, it becomes difficult to maintain the value I had in the current state, and we all harbor doubts about whether this value will be sustained in the future. This is an important consideration for all of us. Therefore, I am simultaneously feeling and observing that combining these two aspects—finding my own value, asserting it, and building relationships with others—is quite challenging. In fact, the most troubling concern for me is what others think.

누구지에 대한 이야기예요. 우린 보통 나는 정확히 알죠. 단수로는 나거든요. 그런데 남은 글자로는 똑같이 하음 절인데, 복수형이 남들이란 말이죠. 그럼 그때부터는 생각이 뭐냐 하면, 누가 원하지, 그는 누구지? 그분들은 과연 고정된 분들일까에 대한 생각으로 더 점화되기 시작해요. 부모님한테 가서 아, 나 요번에 시험 잘 봤어요.라고 하니까, 어, 어떻게 돼? 잘 봤어?라고 하시더라고요. 수학을 하나밖에 안 틀렸어요. 그랬더니, 국어는 영어 점수는 어땠어? 하고 물으시는 거죠. 그다음에 그거죠. 아니, 수학은 지금 반에 있는 친구들과 비슷한 것 같은데, 그거는 지금 지난번에 봤던 기영이보다 점수가 안 좋네. 영어는 수위보다 안 좋아. 그러니까 이제 지금부터 그 친구들보다 잘하려면 해야 되는 거 아니겠어? 근데 거꾸로 기영이는 저보다 수학 점수가 안 좋을 거고요. 그다음에

Sumi might have worse science scores than I do, but that's not the case. Just like the cherry-picking I mentioned earlier, if we only compare one aspect of someone's achievements or start to follow their demands based on their status, I feel like I won't be left with anything. No one can excel in every subject. However, it seems we've been obsessed with getting perfect scores for a long time. The reason is that I am precious, and you are precious, so we feel we must excel in everything. But it's impossible to be good at everything because each stage or each subject requires energy for mastery. Therefore, if I invest all my passion into one subject, I won't have the energy left for others. For this reason, the expectations that others have are, at their core, based on a flawed question. No one truly desires that. Many counselors, psychologists, and mental health professionals discuss this.

However, others say they have no interest in me. But I feel like I am being noticed by many people, and I think I should meet the expectations of others. So, if there is no one else, I have to go on my own. Why should I care about others? If there is no one else, then there is no society either. What could society want from me? Society has a physical sense of being a unit, but it has no real substance. There is an emotion, there are groups, and there is a minimal agreement that follows those groups. That is because there are rules. Therefore, society does not demand anything. However, there are demands from the market. So, what should I do? If I establish a system of resources I can use and compensation in relation to my commercial and economic interactions with the people within it, then I think I need to pay attention to the demands of the market. But regarding the market...

Once I have determined my essence, what happens next is that if I only look at the existing market, I have to keep following the trends, much like popular desserts, which will essentially push me back in the order of things. That's how I see it. In the book, I mentioned the era of choices. Until now, things like blood ties, regional connections, and academic backgrounds were more about what was given rather than what was chosen. For instance, I cannot choose my family; the place I was born was random, and even in schools, while there are some choices based on the region, many aspects are still predetermined. Therefore, at some point, I feel like I have received a considerable amount of influence from the bonds within the given group. However, once I become an adult, or even before that, after I have defined my essence, I can clearly see the choices I make regarding the people I want to interact with.

Because of this, I dream of a new era from the given selection, and now it is given to me as if by fate. However, since I can choose, there are demands placed on the counterpart. The term choice was created to reflect the idea that these aspects should move towards a more equal form. Someone once said, What is a workplace? The workplace is a precious resource that supplies what is necessary for survival. From that moment on, the workplace becomes merely a component of my life and a source of energy to sustain my life. If I fulfill my responsibilities and obligations, my role is complete. However, it's not just that; how do you view the meaning of your life? I want to do what I love and share that with others. At that point, the workplace becomes a hobby and, to that extent, a passion. Once that happens, even if I try to resist...

I will work hard because it's something I love. However, that doesn't mean everyone has to feel the same way. If there are people who want that, then they will pursue it, and I have observed that the number of such people is increasing. I have a friend who really loves soccer, but he doesn't have the same level of athletic reflexes. He also has some limitations in physical stamina, as there are certain resources one is born with. So, the question was whether that friend should continue playing soccer. What I said was that it's fine to play as a hobby, but it would be difficult to pursue it as a career. He wouldn't be able to get drafted because he doesn't have the necessary resources to be at that level, so it wouldn't be sustainable as a means of living. However, he could consider becoming a soccer commentator or playing soccer video games. He could also run a social club based on soccer and coach others. Even if he isn't an excellent player, his passion and affection for the sport can still shine through.

You can show that level of expertise. That's why if you feel that you have no chance of competing with those who want to become professionals in a field where you don't have talent, avoiding that path is the choice for all of us. I want to emphasize that this applies to everyone. Recently, someone mentioned they were learning guitar. I told them that they are improving little by little. They agreed, saying they can now play a few more chords, and even though they are still clumsy, their strumming has improved a bit. That's what matters. Life is very long; if you don't improve today, you can improve tomorrow, and if you improve in ten years, that's great too. If you have something you can immerse yourself in for such a long time, and if you have wonderful companions who can witness your growth during that process, that in itself is a blessing.

Because of that, it's good if we all discover something, and if not, well, it was enjoyable, right? That's my attitude. I think it takes courage. Usually, we think like this: we want to use less energy and go to a safer place. It was something people used to say to children long ago—study hard, and if you study hard, you can work in a warm place when it's cold and in a cool place when it's hot. It was all about having a good job. But now, what constitutes a good job has changed; it’s no longer a place that protects me, but rather a place that helps me grow to the next level. Many people talk about this, saying, It's too comfortable here, and I'm worried it might become a dead end. So, after working for five years, when asked what I've done, I realize I've just followed the rules in the environment I was in.

I was assigned a task, and I operated it. But thinking about it, I realized that anyone could do it. Even newcomers could probably handle it quite easily. So, I thought, if anyone can do the work I can do, then as the market opens up, my work can be done by anyone, which means the respect I receive and the compensation that comes with it will decrease. In the past, when I mentioned a comfortable workplace, I meant a place where you could do a bit less work without being overwhelmed. But that's not the case anymore. Now, work is helping my growth, so the time I spend there is directly related to how my career is developed. Therefore, I need to focus on strengthening my career here. For example, even if I have a task at hand, the effort to excel in it and create greater value is something anyone can do. So, even with the work I’ve been doing, I need to think about how to evolve it further.

Can I create more than the value that was required of me here? I keep pondering this, not for the organization, but for myself. However, when I achieve this, the organization benefits as well. This creates a mutual upward dynamic. Therefore, I need to change my work first, and then I can consider changing jobs. If I am to change jobs, the reason is that I cannot make that change in my current state. I feel that the work I am doing does not correspond to market value, so I cannot confidently appeal to that. Therefore, I need to change my work situation first, even if it's a small success. If I can explain that and send it out, I believe any organization would welcome me with open arms. On the other hand, we can infer that the ideal image we have regarding our values also changes. So, if you think of it as not separating myself from society, but rather going together, it becomes much easier to understand the changes.

I think having the courage to take action is very important. There are two aspects to this: one is the answer I think of, and the second is an answer I’ve heard. When I mention what I heard, they talk about how industries that are fast-moving and full of new attempts, like Silicon Valley in the United States, operate. They say that if you want to meet great people, you must first become great yourself. So, how do you become great? They say to achieve small successes. Not big ones, but for example, if you open a small shop and many people come to support it, and then you create something amazing, that small scale might be very tiny. However, if you create that kind of small success, many people will recognize it. The reason is that it signifies that you have finally started. It’s like a snowball; when you create a small snowball and roll it, it will grow larger.

Oh, since you created such success from nothing, wouldn't it be possible to achieve even greater things with a bit more support? That's what I'm cheering for and supporting. So, the first thing to do is, rather than meeting many people for massive success, I should try to achieve small successes on my own. Once I establish that as a foundation, I can then inform others about the greater possibilities. This is what I've learned. 

What I think is that we need to consider how to define success. If we talk about achievement, it includes each person's subjective perspectives, so I'm contemplating whether there are different levels to it. For example, when it comes to YouTubers, they often discuss their subscriber counts. They might say, How many subscribers do you have? If someone has a million, they go, Wow! If it's 500,000, they say, Oh, you received the button! And if it's 100,000, they respond with, That's amazing!

So, gathering ten thousand people is indeed impressive, but it feels like the nuance is a bit lacking. However, ten thousand is still a tremendous number, right? And if the topic is something that others are not interested in, then that ten thousand is truly precious. From the moment we start delving into depth, while there may be honor that comes with such a total, I wonder if it truly holds more meaning than that. I don't think so. Each person's base has its own level, and if everyone is dedicated to their own base, then that level doesn't matter. Each person’s dedication and seriousness in their own base is enough to earn our respect because they are solid individuals. Therefore, I believe it is not right to withhold that loyalty. I trust in the intelligence that each person possesses. If none of us liked a certain type of bread, then no one would have pursued it.

It was a type of bread that didn't exist before. Someone probably didn't even attempt to make it. However, when a courageous person did, what follows is the interest and applause from people. Countless people will start baking the same kind of bread. From that point on, only those who have truly deepened their skills will remain, while the others won't secure the same level of status. Therefore, if you want to continue, you have to go all the way; you need to strive to become a master. But does that mean everyone has to become a master? Not necessarily, because there is freedom of choice. I can do something else. I might love bread, but I could also write a book related to it or a novel about bread. Therefore, the idea that everyone must head towards the same goal reflects a deterministic competition.

I don't think it's a matter of structure. However, one thing is certain: since everyone has intelligence, as long as consumers are involved, it will continue to evolve. So, while entering the market may be easy, sustaining it requires effort and a corresponding passion; otherwise, it will be difficult, and we learn this through experience. Among the words used in Korean society, there are a few that are hard to explain and make us wonder how we can discuss them. One example is the concept of connections—when you meet someone, that person may do you a favor, allowing you to gain significant opportunities. But if we think about it the other way around, why would that person want to meet me? What reason do they have to do me a favor? Furthermore, is a society fair only if someone has to do me a favor for me to shine? These are the thoughts that come to mind lately.

Many people talk about personal branding and the importance of being well-known. But what exactly are we trying to promote? I think we need to consider what it means to have met various people, to have shared meals, and to have visited many places, and how that can be beneficial to others. Otherwise, someone might become known without anyone really understanding what they do. This could lead to them appearing less credible because their values and goals are unclear, yet they seem to know many people. People might start to wonder what aspects of those connections are truly meaningful.

In the end, what I need to reveal is not just about myself but about my learning journey. I have deeply contemplated these ideas, and as I continue to accumulate and pursue my goals, others will naturally recognize that and find meaning in it.

I believe that those who resonate and empathize with me will come. It's not about me going to them; it's about them coming to me. In other words, it's not about announcing but about discovery. From that moment on, those who share my intentions will naturally engage with me. At that moment, they will empathize with my thoughts and concerns up to this point, and I think that will strengthen my support system. I remember hearing a story about lifelong employment, which means going all the way. In that case, the chances of us parting ways are almost nonexistent. This also means I have to endure the pressure. If someone asks if I want to go hiking on the weekend, I would say that I will see them every day; in fact, I will see them for the next 25 years. But right now, hiking is a bit challenging for me. It's because we entered this relationship as equals, and I think I will be here for about three more years, but we will meet again.

Therefore, in order to maintain a certain level of equality, we need to be able to see each other; otherwise, the relationship may worsen, and my feelings towards that person could turn negative, making it difficult to meet again. To avoid that, I believe that being assertive in our conversations can be seen as a healthy new approach. I heard that in some regions, running crews are not very visible. There are neighborhoods where running crews thrive, particularly in urban centers, while in rural areas, it is challenging due to the smaller population. Those individuals often gather in cyberspace and participate in cultural activities, such as joining musical clubs on weekends. It shows that everyone faces difficulties, but the good news is that things are improving compared to the past.

The population has grown to hundreds of millions, not just tens of thousands like before. This means we are improving compared to the past, but we are still always lacking due to the large scale of our operations. I want to mention that these new forms of assistance will emerge as new types of industries. 

Meet people outside the company. The reason is that you have already met plenty of people within the company, and you have received a lot from them. In terms of living environments, the scope of thinking and perspectives tends to align. When you meet new people, you might wonder who to meet. I suggest meeting those who read the same things as you. People who read the same materials tend to share similar interests, and their efforts to understand those materials are likely aligned as well. Therefore, when you meet them, you may feel a sense of connection right away. So, seek out those outside the organization who read similar things.

When we meet people, that companionship is born. Of course, we hope for that. We say it would be wonderful. However, if we look at all the situations right now, I think there are two reasons why it might not be so. First, the speed of change in companies has accelerated dramatically. Second, I live a very long life, so even if I can work in this organization for a long time, it amounts to less than a minute in my life. Therefore, that is just my hope, and it is quite distant from reality. Originally, I am very grateful. The reason I wrote the title of my book this time as Era is that whether clouds come, rain falls, or snow falls, it is neither a bad thing nor a good thing; it just happens. However, if you go out during that time, it can be dangerous, so I tell those who are going out to use an umbrella. Similarly, the changes happening in this form can be a blessing for some and a challenge for others. The choice is up to each individual, and if that is not the case, our society...

What should we say about whether this is the right way to go or not? It seems like a rather naive statement. Social change doesn't happen for anyone in particular; it just occurs. Based on that, some people perceive it as a crisis, while others see it as an opportunity. It’s such an honor to see you again after a year; I feel fortunate. A year ago, when I brought the first era's report and spoke about it, I thought it would be wonderful if I could participate in the second one, and here I am. If there's a chance I could come back next year, I’d like to ask about that. What have you been doing over the past year?

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