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Originally Posted by bcredliner
Sorry, can't agree all of us are always looking for intelligent etc. sources to be better informed. I don't think that is an inherent human trait. I think that is instilled by our experiences in life. It seems we have a natural resistance to change that gets out of our way when we begin looking for the best solutions and truths.
It is time consuming to determine what is the truth. It is easy to draw conclusions from those we admire or idolize rather than make the effort to find out if the sources are reputable.
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Well, I see your point and it may not be an inherent human trait, but one that is taught to those interested and willing to learn. Most of us find comfort in routines and a set group of family, friends and co-workers and tend to form our opinions based on a collective discussion between those groups. But yes, it does take a willingness and effort and ultimately is time consuming to drill down to the truth. So I guess I am speaking for myself and others who like me, strive to try to form our opinions based on facts, honest truth, science and rational objective thinking. I understand and recognize that today in our country and internationally, not everyone is willing to do that. For many reasons, they are unable or unwilling to question the message or the source of information. They may be one or more of the following: uninterested, uneducated, naïve, gullible, intellectually lazy or just want to go along with whatever their friends, family, tribe believe. There is no other honest way to describe those who still refuse to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
On a related sidebar, is a post I made in the Political Forum Thread awhile back, about "Black and White Beliefs vs Shades of Gray", which you may find interesting and applicable to understanding general politically motivated divisions in groups in our divided country. Here is a link to that post:
https://xoutpost.com/off-topic/polit...ades-gray.html