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Question the Herd: Individual Research Over Mimicry
The prevalence of people adhering to popular opinions or trends often stems from their lack of independent research. A minority actively investigates topics before making lifestyle changes, while the majority tend to imitate these informed individuals without engaging in their own inquiry. This highlights the tendency to outsource understanding to others rather than seeking personal knowledge, leading to superficial adherence to ideas without critical evaluation.