I've also read about this, maybe because solitude allows you to reflect? to meditate on things? Now think about who you're surrounding yourself with, that could be a starting point.

bief57

>I've heard people say that individuals are usually smart, but collectively we are stupid

It seems complicated, since as a group we should be stronger and more awake, but it seems to apply only to minorities.

flat24

ideasfromtheedge

Cell phone addiction

> I consider that the best thing we can do is observe the masses, see how they act to do absolutely the opposite.

I think this sentiment, if taken literally is a tiny bit oversimplified, but it's probably the correct approach most of the time! I find it a great starting point at least to guiding my behavior.

Maybe Mark Twain's adage is more subtle, that if you find yourself in the side of the majority it's best to "stop and reflect."

I wonder what the hell is going on that makes this so true? Are humans just hardwired to do the dumbest shit possible as a group? I've heard people say that individuals are usually smart but collectively we're dumb.

