黄峥致拼多多股东信：新的世界正在到来新的物种必然出现(11)

But what if probability is a fundamental feature of each object， rather than a result of statistical aggregation？ What if the large number of objects is intrinsically intertwined and interrelated？ Just like our human society， no matter how independent each individual is， we are intrinsically connected both physically and spiritually． And these connections define who we are and our existence．
Because of these connections， the divide-and-conquer approach is no longer effective to reduce uncertainty． Instead， we see the large number of interactions among individuals over time becoming a force that brings order and certainty to the society． Again， we feel the force and magic of time．
Seize the time
When COVID-19 swept the earth， every organism was confronted with the brutal reality of Mother Nature． Some of us who are relatively young cannot help but to feel grateful and lucky． This is not to say that we see an opportunity to take advantage of during the crisis． In fact， I despise the saying “don’t waste a crisis”． A crisis is a crisis． Nobody can come out as a winner in the midst of a catastrophe． Any wishful thinking to capture the ‘opportunities’ （or exploiting loopholes） to benefit oneself seems foolish in the face of time． It is akin to a presumptuous gambler trying to outsmart time at a casino．