2026-01-18 13:26:46

The essence of science is to ask better questions

Feynman never stuck to ready-made answers. His key point is — the quality of the questions you ask.

Most people ask: "Why is this coin rising?"
Experts ask: "How are market participants' psychological expectations changing, how is the liquidity structure evolving, what do on-chain data reflect?"

A seemingly simple shift in perspective on questions can completely reshape your understanding of the market. Low-quality question frameworks can trap your thinking, while precise question formulation can open up new perspectives. That’s why some people look at the same data but draw completely different conclusions.

Next time you do research or make trading decisions, ask yourself: Are my questions deep enough?

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MetaDreamer

· 01-21 12:39

Basically, the issue is that the questions are asked incorrectly; no matter how much data there is, it's useless. I really think most people are just trapped within their own problems. The level at which a question is asked can indeed reveal a person's skill level. From "why is it rising" to "how does liquidity change," it's a completely different world. On-chain data is laid out there; looking at the same thing can lead to opposing conclusions, the quality of questions varies greatly. I agree with this statement, but it's too difficult to implement. Feynman's theories sound simple, but when it comes to trading, it still relies on experience. Whether a question is deep enough really depends on whether you've truly thought about it. Instead of worrying about the depth of the question, it's better to first see if it's right; only when losing money do you realize you've asked the wrong question.

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 01-21 00:26

Why do I always feel like I'm asking "Why is the coin going up," while in reality, others have already been analyzing large wallet addresses on the chain... Based on my analysis, we are simply not operating on the same level of competition.

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RuntimeError

· 01-18 13:56

To be honest, asking good questions can indeed change the entire way of thinking, but the key is how many people truly want to think deeply? Most just want quick answers.

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SignatureDenied

· 01-18 13:55

Really, the problem framework determines the ceiling. Most people are still asking "rise and fall," while smart people are already dissecting psychological expectations and liquidity. Can chain data lie? But asking the wrong questions definitely will.

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LeverageAddict

· 01-18 13:48

Really, the problem framework determines the ceiling. Most retail investors haven't even considered this layer. Asking the right questions is a hundred times harder than finding the answers. I've looked into on-chain data before, and it really depends on the scenario; not all tokens are equally useful. I remember a few days ago, an older brother in the group was still asking "when to buy," and I just laughed. This is why some people get rich steadily, while others are constantly chasing highs and lows.

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