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**Anxiety cost **
The absence of an overarching conspiracy or plan can lead to a rudderless society, causing uncertainty and stress. Not being able to attribute problems to a single source and having multiple paths ahead can be overwhelming. This form of uncertainty is an underrated form of stress, while the presence of a group plotting everything is seen as less stressful and even interesting. The concept of 'anxiety cost' is introduced, highlighting the effort and time spent thinking about something that could have been resolved by taking action.