@yamada

Just-world hypothesis "They didn't try hard enough." "It's their own responsibility."—I understand the urge to criticize in this way. However, this mindset has a critical flaw. In psychology, there's a bias called the "just-world hypothesis"—the belief that "the world is fair, and people get what they deserve based on their actions." When this belief becomes too strong, we overlook structural problems that cannot be resolved through individual effort alone. Looking back at the history of capitalism, markets have always contained inequalities and flaws. Yet at the same time, corrective forces have continuously worked to address these through institutional reforms such as labor laws and social security systems. And moving forward, efforts to remedy problems in existing systems will continue worldwide. What's crucial in investing is the ability to detect these "signs of change" early. When we remain unconsciously bound to the assumption that "current rules are absolutely correct," our thinking becomes rigid, and we face a higher risk of missing major structural shifts. Take the financial system, for example. For years, "information asymmetry" and "high intermediation costs" have been persistent challenges. Blockchain technology offers new solutions through decentralized mechanisms. Behind this, I believe, lies the ideal of expanding equal opportunities. If we accept the status quo as "natural" without critical examination, we'll fail to notice when society transforms, missing significant opportunities. To anticipate changes as investors and identify where value will emerge next, we must become aware of the "just-world bias" lurking within ourselves and view the world from multiple perspectives—this is essential.

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