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[–] 23673864? 0 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago 

Stop assuming that most people can think for themselves, in reality most are conditioned from birth to believe only what they are told and not to question. Formal education is a system of indoctrination it teaches one to read, write and do basic mathematics. As for individualism or the ability to reason they are frowned upon.

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[–] 23674123? 0 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago  (edited ago)

It's really inconvenient thinking for yourself. You will lose family members, friends and possibly your employment.

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[–] 23675566? 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

You are correct it involves all the elements you mention! However some are brave and do it anyway and life is never the same again.

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[–] 23674436? 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

in reality most are conditioned from birth to believe only what they are told and not to question

Well done anon. Most insightful comment I have seen on VOAT in a long while. Put another way: Every body, every where, at every moment is doing the best they can in that moment, the best that their nature and conditioning will allow.

High IQ people have good pattern recognition capabilities. Thought patterns are patterns. That's why high IQ people recognize the thought patterns of low IQ people. Low IQ thought patterns do not involve questioning authority or consensus.

So, when you see a "smart" person who does not question consensus or authority it's typically one of the following possibilities. #1 It ain't a smart person. #2 They are smart but there's a hidden agenda at play. #3 They are really smart and know keeping their mouth shut is usually best.

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[–] 23675521? ago 

Milgram's experiment is probably the best example of conditioning action.

Bread and Circuses is still true today as it was in the day it supposedly coined.

Thinking for oneself is never easy, it is a scary prospect to many as it involves many risks