One would think logical thinking and deductive reasoning would mean people wouldn’t follow blindly like sheep — especially if they’ve witnessed others experience undesirable outcomes, proving those collective choices were in error. But no, they do it anyway, with a smile.
While I’ve heard of the hive-mind mentality, however, they do this even when they’re alone, and all evidence should tell them to choose another option or path — including their own experience. I think that last part is what really drives me nuts: the fact that we might argue the first time was a mistake on their part, but to know they’ve experienced something, understand the results, and then do it again anyway is maddening.
As I said, I doubt I’ll ever understand it.
Because, metaphorically speaking, watching people jump into the fire, get burned, complain about it, and then jump back in—only to act just as surprised or upset while demanding their right to do so without being burned, when that’s the obvious natural outcome… well, it’s something. 🤦
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