We often encounter such a puzzle: in the face of complex social issues, why do many people's views always seem to be so one-sided, lacking depth and independent thinking?
Is it true, as some observations have said, that our values are solidified as early as primary and secondary school, so that when we become adults, even if our knowledge level improves, our way of thinking remains in that youthful age?
The "mold" effect of education
Looking back at our growth process, it is not difficult to find that under the test-oriented education system, the pursuit of standard answers has become the norm. Children swim in a sea of questions, but rarely have the opportunity to explore questions that don't have a fixed answer.
Subjects such as logic and philosophy, which foster critical thinking, are often marginalized in basic education, resulting in a lack of questioning and analytical skills.
This "mold" education model invisibly restricts the free flight of young minds, making them accustomed to accepting rather than challenging.
A "hotbed" of stagnation of thinking
When a person's values and worldview are roughly formed in the adolescent years, it is easy to fall into a comfort zone of thinking if they lack continuous self-challenge and the nourishment of new knowledge.
Even if they later become doctors and experts, those ideas that are rooted in their hearts will still dominate their judgment and decision-making if they are not actively reflected and reshaped. This explains why, even though some people are knowledgeable, their views on social issues are still immature and monolithic.
The lack of independent thinking and social phenomena
This lack of deep thinking is especially evident under the magnifying glass of the Internet. As soon as a hotspot incident comes out, cyberspace is immediately flooded with simple and crude voices of support or opposition, and few people are willing to go deep into the whole picture of the incident and patiently analyze the positions of all parties.
People's opinions seem to be "one-click on the line", ignoring the multifaceted and complex nature of things. This phenomenon is not only a manifestation of the stagnation of individual thinking, but also a reflection of the desire of society as a whole for in-depth discussion and rational dialogue.
Write at the end
Admittedly, it is unfair to place all the blame on early education, and everyone has the potential for self-improvement and change.
It is important that we are aware of the problem, take the initiative to broaden our horizons, and have the courage to step out of our comfort zone.
Whether it is through reading a variety of books, participating in open discussions, or learning courses such as logical thinking and philosophy, it is an effective way to improve your self-thinking ability.
在快节奏的今天，我们需要慢下来，不仅仅为了获取信息，更是为了培养那份洞察世事的智慧与深度。
After all, a nation that is good at thinking is a nation full of vitality and hope.
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