I never thought about how we're risk-adverse. that explains a lot of things. about why change makers stand out so much. about why people stay in one place even if that place isn't great.
It’s not easy to step out of the familiar, even if it’s uncomfortable, but that’s where growth and true freedom happen. Thanks for sharing that insight, Elizabeth! It’s an important piece of the conversation.
How do we—individually and societally—consciously choose the uncomfortable path required to engender meaningful change? What’s the first step we must take?
I listened to a podcast from Brian McClaren about BIAS. All of us - and I mean 100% of humanity - have certain biases that are hard to overcome. One of those is what you mention here, the tendency to seek information that confirms what we already believe rather than accepting information that is new and different (confirmation bias). This is a well-written essay about human tendency, and you’re so right about our disdain for change. How I wish it weren’t so, because vast change is needed in this world!
Great piece, Mo. It is often underestimated how hard it can be to break the societal conditioning we’ve been subjected to. Only through conscious action can we make the changes necessary to break these changes.
Also, at the WTC there were people on the speakers saying stay where you are. The situation is under control. Following foolish orders is part of this fear of change.
Thanks for sharing that, Sky! Following orders without question, especially when fear is involved, can keep us stuck. Trusting our instincts and pushing for change, even when it's hard, is how we break free.
I never thought about how we're risk-adverse. that explains a lot of things. about why change makers stand out so much. about why people stay in one place even if that place isn't great.
It’s not easy to step out of the familiar, even if it’s uncomfortable, but that’s where growth and true freedom happen. Thanks for sharing that insight, Elizabeth! It’s an important piece of the conversation.
How do we—individually and societally—consciously choose the uncomfortable path required to engender meaningful change? What’s the first step we must take?
Awareness is always the first step. And then it's acceptance that meaningful change takes time, so incorporating small marginal steps is key.
I listened to a podcast from Brian McClaren about BIAS. All of us - and I mean 100% of humanity - have certain biases that are hard to overcome. One of those is what you mention here, the tendency to seek information that confirms what we already believe rather than accepting information that is new and different (confirmation bias). This is a well-written essay about human tendency, and you’re so right about our disdain for change. How I wish it weren’t so, because vast change is needed in this world!
Thanks, Korie. You're so right about confirmation bias, especially in this world where information is so readily available and manipulable to us.
Great piece, Mo. It is often underestimated how hard it can be to break the societal conditioning we’ve been subjected to. Only through conscious action can we make the changes necessary to break these changes.
Thanks, Harun.
Also, at the WTC there were people on the speakers saying stay where you are. The situation is under control. Following foolish orders is part of this fear of change.
Thanks for sharing that, Sky! Following orders without question, especially when fear is involved, can keep us stuck. Trusting our instincts and pushing for change, even when it's hard, is how we break free.
Agreed!
Excellent writings buddy. Love them!