I mean, we all hear about people thinking what they think only because the people around them think it too. So how do you avoid doing that?
I mean, we all hear about people thinking what they think only because the people around them think it too. So how do you avoid doing that?
By constantly asking “why”. Certainly, by asking why something is popular and ponder that for as long as needed until you come to a reasonable conclusion.
You may never conclude why some things are the way they are but by keeping this in mind, you’ll pick up the habit of thinking independently.
Actually, one of the things I’m always wondering is how I became an independent thinker. I have a hard time understanding how so many people are so gullible and what I can do to help them.
I can’t help by attributing my independent thinking to being somewhat isolated and poor as a child. I’m self sufficient and reject most things that are popular.
I also worked in advertising as a graphic artist for a few years. It became apparent that I am not cut out for thinking like everyone else. Advertising still annoys the heck out of me.
You may not think this way, but I’ll comment just in case: Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you are too smart to fall for a lie. The smartest people in the world have blind spots, and only the blind think they have none.
You’re absolutely right. It can be difficult navigating this world, even with best intentions and sharpest of minds.