Art Market & Value Perception - The art world assigns value based on context, brand, and prestige, not solely on artistic merit [12][14] - Identical artworks receive drastically different appraisals based on the setting (e.g., prestigious gallery vs humble workshop) and artist's credentials (e.g., top-tier academy vs self-taught) [20] - A painting crafted over weeks and sold by an artist for 2,000 元人民币 can be resold by a high-end gallery for over 100,000 元人民币, a markup of 50 times [11] - The art market's value system can be influenced by hidden factors like artist fame or brand, which don't necessarily equate to talent or hard work [14] Social Labeling & Cognitive Bias - Social labels and environmental cues significantly influence perceptions of value, creating stereotypes and halo effects [21] - Uncritically consuming labels assigned by others can lead to lasting, damaging preconceptions [25] - Anchoring bias, the tendency to rely on pre-existing information, plays a role in solidifying these labels [24][25] - Derogatory labels can have serious consequences, impacting self-worth and leading to faulty judgments [28][29] Critical Thinking & Identity - Individuals should critically examine ideas and labels, resisting stereotypes and questioning symbols [32][33] - Judgments from others are mere labels and do not define an individual's holistic identity [34] - Every individual's story and identity is not a price tag dictated by others, but a story they have the power to write themselves [33]