The Secret of "When Falsehood is Taken for Truth, Truth Also Becomes False"? EXCPT: How to find a bit of truth in the ocean of information?

Text and images by Chen Chi-Hsiang. Existence is profound, life is everywhere; with a sincere heart devoted to truth, goodness, and beauty, one faces it thus. Human greed corrupts all systems, virtues, and conscience. The world holds secrets unknown to many; history is the victor’s perspective, and historical truth has no fixed form—this is understandable. Truth encompasses everything; when falsehood is taken for truth, truth also becomes false. History is the result of various lies. As the great French writer Balzac wrote in Illusions perdues: “Official history is an organization of lies; secret history is the true history.” But where are these secret histories and truths? Can they be found by lighting a candle? Amidst the true and false, people become even more bewildered. In this era of the Internet, characterized by openness and transparency, how does one find a bit of truth in the ocean of information? Yet, in the process of seeking truth, can one guarantee that what is found is truly true? This is another question. All arguments and statements that violate common sense are called conspiracy theories; are those who bump into others’ interests iron plates considered conspirators? Truth is often too heavy to bear, or perhaps too light to withstand. Courage is necessary; the persistent heart dedicated to exploring truth will be the only way to unravel historical truth. It may be harder than climbing to heaven, but...

For years, I have often heard Mimi speak of countless unimaginable historical events and secrets unknown to the public. His eloquent discussions leave one confused. Truth is always loyal advice, which is often harsh to hear. Who knows whether the sweet words wrapped in sugar are more charming? When falsehood is taken for truth, truth also becomes false. One must think carefully, deliberate thoroughly, observe words and expressions, distinguish right from wrong. Truth always teeters on the edge of deception; lifting the mysterious veil also requires some effort. Last month, Mimi gave me a Chinese edition of Currency Wars. Regarding this topic, which is both familiar and very strange, it was like an atomic bomb exploding in my mind and thoughts, stirring all my existential thoughts and views of the world. Mimi came to Taiwan to learn Qigong and gave a unique lecture titled “Currency Wars” for friends in the Qigong class. He spoke in French, and I directly translated into Mandarin. Before the lecture, I introduced his Qigong friend from Paris and made a brief introductory speech. Before the lecture, I also explored and organized materials on this topic, and had the opportunity to read her manuscript, allowing me to delve deeply into the context, making the translation smooth. This short article originates from the lecture introduction.

Keywords of Currency Wars – Money: The general term for currency. Economy: The use of wealth. Brokerage: Handling buying and selling. Finance: Money, coins, valuable objects. Public finance: Policies for managing finances. Currency: Coins, serving as a medium for commodity circulation. Currency is like an omnipotent tool; whoever masters it has power. And it can influence and manipulate others without leaving a trace. “Money comes! Do not rejoice; money goes! Do not grieve.” One is born without it, yet everyone seems inseparable from money in their lifetime. Money is not omnipotent, but without it, nothing can be done. People die for wealth, eyes open wide at the sight of money, and money can make ghosts push millstones—these sayings reveal people’s love for money and its importance to the world. Of course, “A gentleman loves wealth but acquires it in the proper way.” The intertwining of love and hate for money has led to a popular saying on the internet worth pondering: “People go to heaven, money stays in the bank,” illustrating the meaning of existence.

Is history indeed not just a summary of political history and all wars? Who manipulates politics—is it politics itself, or the puppeteers of finance? Who knows. How do wars form? Why do we fight? Both victory and defeat require a price. Who gains the greatest benefit from war? Who can tell me? Power and money are almost two sides of the same coin. Who is the hidden hand behind regimes and wars? Naturally, it is politics and money. To dominate a country, one must control that country’s currency. From ancient times to the present, whoever controls the media dominates the world; whoever controls global finance dominates the globe. Today’s globalization clearly serves the interests of transnational groups. Banker R said: “I control a country’s currency; whoever becomes president is my puppet” (Note).

Greedy and selfish humans cause any ideology to decay. Ironically, the wealthiest country in the world, the United States, has to live by borrowing from the Communist Party of China. Some say China produces while America consumes, or China saves while America spends. Is this the barbarism of neoliberalism or the hypocrisy of civilization? Haha—who’s future? Continue watching how the global storm plays out; observe quietly. The future is in your and my hands.

Note: Quoted from the book Currency Wars.