Why can't people think for themselves?

[Deleted]

I see a great many posts with person dissatisfied with whom/what/where or why they are?

Discuss....

[Swizzington]

Wat. This title and actual post doesn't seem to be consistent. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding this.

What has "thinking for yourself" got to do with this?

[3DTyrant]

As for the title, it doesn't really fit your question you wish to discuss, lest I be missing the point you're making and wanting to discuss said point. As for the question you want to discuss, people are just, well, strange - to say the least. Some people want to be things other than what they are for many reasons. They're not happy with a current situation in life, a job would be a good example here.

[AlmightyGerkin]

Cause people would rather be a sheep than a shepard.

[Boogersugar]

People arent meant to think for themselves all the time. We would be dumb as a rock if we didnt get insight. Insight gives us ideas, creativity and dream. Do you think 1 man thought..hmm imma make a car. Nope. He and others were thinking of ways to get around faster. Its a shame how War brings ideas!

[Deleted]

I tried to think about it but it physically wasn't possible. Try to read some physics books if you can't figure it out.

[Arewn]

Wat. This title and actual post doesn't seem to be consistent. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding this.

What has "thinking for yourself" got to do with this?

Think for yourself, you sheeple!
Come up with your own thoughts on what this thread is supposed to be about, gawd!

[Independent voter]

I don't know OP, what do you think about it?

[Mightyrahiem]

I see a great many posts with person dissatisfied with whom/what/where or why they are?

Discuss....

To answer your question, Yes, I am running for county dog catcher. I'm glad you approve of the color of my shoelace.

[munkeyinorbit]

Think for yourself, you sheeple!
Come up with your own thoughts on what this thread is supposed to be about, gawd!

Exactly. Think for yourself sheeple. Come up with your own thoughts on what this thread is suppose to be about. Gee whiz.

[Moralgy]

It depends on what you are referring to. If it is about an ideology, that is just general human behavior. If you are talking about a characteristic of a person, then it is to show insight from that demographic.

The latter is pretty useful when people are saying "all of X demographic are blah blah"

I may be misunderstanding your topic, but it seems to be that is what you were aiming for here.

[May90]

Everyone can think for themselves. The problem is, thinking for oneself assumes responsibility, and that is hard to take for many people. It is much easier to just follow someone's authority and take their opinion as their own: then, should your opinion be criticized by someone else, you can always refer to the mentioned authority in your defense, rather than having to defend your own point with your own reasoning.

[Tijuana]

Thread title implies poster is smarter than average human. Actual post refutes title. /thread

[anntheman]

As a professor says, never create your own algorithm.

[Ahovv]

People would rather follow a leader than form their own ideas.

Case in point: Donald Trump. Studies show voters with more authoritarian traits overwhelming supported him.

[Afrospinach]

I don't know OP, what do you think about it?

I like your style. I don't understand the post/title combination either.

People would rather follow a leader than form their own ideas.

Case in point: Donald Trump. Studies show voters with more authoritarian traits overwhelming supported him.

I don't think that has got a lot to do with anything. Unless you are prepared to have a referendum on everything or campaign all the time for your cause you want someone who represents your values with the leadership skills to carry it out. Trump currently represents that for a lot of people. Why in the fuck would you vote for a wet noodle who dreams like you do? Nothing would get done.

[Deleted]

Once you realize that the majority of humans are sheep and idiots, things start to make sense.

[Kourvith]

Because thinking by ourselves gives responsibilities, which is scary for most. People in general prefer comfort to risk taking. (which could be understandable, in some way).

[Guyv3r]

Some people are sheep...

[zenkai]

Cause people would rather be a sheep than a shepard.

Pretty much this, I notice people are easily influenced by their surroundings and believe anything they read/see.
Good thing Orson Welles isn't on the radio in today's time reading "War of the Worlds" it would spread like wildfire on social media.