There is a 902 bus nearby, but recently, I've noticed that the 902 has a negative connotation, which makes me feel uncomfortable.

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This is a really interesting question! Some numbers just have a certain meaning that can make you feel a bit bad, don't they?

Before, you didn't know, so you didn't think about it. Now that you know, you feel bad, and I totally get it!

So, if you tell everyone that the homophony of 902 is "broadcast," for example, every time you take the bus, do you think the other passengers will also feel uncomfortable? You can also publicize this homophony to other people related to 902, trying to let more people know about it. I'm curious to see what will happen!

There are a few possible outcomes. First, some people feel as uncomfortable as you do, which is totally understandable! Second, some people look at you as if you were crazy, which is pretty funny if you think about it. Third, some people pretend they didn't hear it, which is a classic move! For example, when I hear this homophony, my first reaction is that numbers have no meaning. The so-called meaning is given by people and is a kind of social construction, which is pretty fascinating if you think about it!

For instance, some folks say that the number 4 is unlucky because it sounds the same as the word for death. They don't like to see the number 4, and some buildings don't have a fourth floor, but instead have a third A or third B. However, some people think that the number 4 is lucky because it sounds like the word for "to issue" in music notation.

When it comes to the number 18, some folks believe it's linked to the 18th floor of hell. That's why when buying a house, they tend to steer clear of the 18th floor and use room numbers like 17A and 17B instead.

But for folks outside the Chinese cultural sphere, the numbers 4 and 18 don't hold any special significance. In Western countries, on the other hand, people tend to think the number 13 is unlucky because it's associated with betrayal and treachery.

However, in the I Ching, 13 is considered the most auspicious number, representing the union of heaven and earth and the harmony of yin and yang. The 13th floor of our school's office building is the office of the School of Marxism and the School of Law. We jokingly say that it is probably because the people in these two schools do not believe in superstition that they can control the number 13.

I just wanted to say that the idea that numbers have some kind of special significance is really just a social construct. It's not something that's inherent in the numbers themselves.

It's totally normal to feel bothered by so-called digital popular science. It can make you feel like you're being judged for being silly, or like other people's comments on you are that you're silly. This is all about how you see yourself and how you react to other people's comments.

I'm really sorry, but you've given us very little information. I think the best thing you can do is talk to a counselor.

Let's chat about some other ways you can reduce the impact of the number on you. There's a simple, fun way to do this. Just read the number 902 in different voices! You can read it in the voice of a man, a woman, a character from the anime "Chibi Maruko-chan," a character from the anime "Crayon Shin-chan," Donald Duck, or a character from the anime "Grey Wolf." You can even play the number 902 to different tunes, like a gentle love song, rock music, rap, or anything else you like! All of these can help you return the number to its original state.

This is a technique that's often used in acceptance and commitment therapy. It's a great way to help you disconnect from your thoughts and words, and to free yourself from the voices in your head.

I really think you should try it, but I still hope you can talk to a counselor.

I'm a counselor who's often Buddhist and sometimes positive. I just wanted to say that I love you, the world, and you!

Hello, question asker.

I can see how the questioner is distressed. It seems like there's a hint in the number of the bus she takes every day, which is like a scolding. And the short video platform has widely publicized it, as if everyone will know it slowly, so she feels very panicked and uncomfortable.

I'm not sure if the questioner is familiar with cognitive bias.

Let's take a closer look at the questioner's behavior. You said it happened on a widely popularized video, which suggests that the questioner believes everyone is aware of this, and even if they're not now, they will be in the future. If someone knows and also sees the questioner taking the 902 bus, then in the future, many people will think the questioner is "two-faced."

Psychologically, this may be an act of arbitrary inference, but there's a deeper issue at hand.

It seems like the questioner's concerns stem from the fact that you saw a video about digital science popularization and then associated it with yourself. Do they encounter similar situations in their daily lives? For example, do they pay too much attention to what other people think, are particularly afraid of others discussing them behind their back, doubt themselves even when others are wrong, and then criticize themselves?

These are just some ideas. If you report similar behavior, we can look into it further.

Do you think that the questioner lacks a sense of security, has no confidence in themselves, feels that they are not good enough, and therefore pays particular attention to what others think? When they see some negative comments, they will consciously associate them with themselves, causing serious self-doubt.

If this is the case, what should we do?

It's important to learn to see yourself and know yourself. You need to evaluate yourself objectively. What others say doesn't represent your true self.

Build up your self-confidence and accept your weaknesses. Be proud of your strengths.

When you know and accept yourself better, it's easier to ignore the words of others because you know they don't represent the full picture. They're just evaluating you from a narrow perspective.

I'd also suggest reading "Inferiority and Transcendence."

The above are just my personal opinions. If you need to talk, the platform has professional psychological counselors and listeners.