‘The I Ching’ is a crutch people don’t need

It is disturbing to think that Andrew Sheng’s political and economic thinking might be influenced by his metaphysical beliefs. “The I Ching” may be a fascinating book, but that doesn’t mean we should bet the farm on it.
This book by its very existence encourages superstition, and for that reason needs to be taken with a large dose of salt. I once knew an American “new-ager” on Taiwan who wouldn’t set foot outside his door without consulting “The I Ching”. He didn’t get out much.
That said, there’s an easy answer to Andrew Sheng’s question: “If life is affected by many random and unpredictable ways, how should we think about handling or facing such challenges?” This question might be simplified to read: “Since life is uncertain, what should we do?” The obvious answer is “Be ready for anything.” Then you won’t need crutches like “The I Ching”.
S Tsow