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[–] Frak 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Exactly I feel as though most of the population has lost the ability to critically analyze information, or at least don't care enough about world events to analyze any further than what the media reports
[–] Evarett 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Lots of people just dont have the time to critically think. Work is about 8 hours if not more. after you have to drive home most of the time. relationships like SO's which take a good amount of time. friendships need some time if you want it to continue. family obligations. getting food and other needless chores like changing car oil. just so many things take peoples time away that it leaves most people not wanting to critically think about helping the world. They have only enough time to help themselves. now if only work life didnt take up so much life, thats when I can see people, the modern people having the ability to think more often with full energy.
[–] Konran [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Yeah, I think you're right - another factor in this equation is the work-life balance. Although I work an average of 50 hours a week I am fortunate that that time is normally used to think critically about various subjects. I also have my free time to do the same, but I enjoy doing things that are much more physically enjoyable such as snowboarding and paragliding, cooking and eating, and spending downtime with friends (usually involves a bit of drinking). I think it's important not to be critical all the time because that makes us rather unpleasant to be around (I should know because I was a little like this before I realised my ways were not helping me or others to see things differently).
[EDIT - to make a bit more sense = am attempting to write in between classes]
[–] Trypter 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
To build on that, the world and the life we live are often so busy and packed with events, decisions, circumstances, trials, and responsibilities that fact checking seems trivial when the facts don't directly affect your life.
[–] Frak 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Which frankly hinders many people. Those who choose to take many things that are handed to them as fact purely because it seems irrelevant to their lives now, end up having that issue affect them later on (IE. Science, politics, education)
[–] Darmoth ago
I think you hit the main culprit. Some ideas are deeply held, and it's easier to keep your own worldview intact than to change it. Religion is a prime example. It's easier to believe something that makes you feel good, than to examine it and potentially have your whole worldview change as result, especially when it doesn't affect you to much day to day. Ignorance is bliss, as they say.