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The herd instinct is defined as the obedience
of the individual to the mass, blindly
and without reflection.
Why do we do this?
It's simple. There are three main reasons:
1. Usually people are too lazy to get
involved, think and make a decision for
themselves so they are happy to do what
others do because it is easy and fast, it does
not require any thinking time and they feel
more comfortable this way.
2. Human beings are social creatures and
prefer living in groups. Humans need to
socialize for their own mental health. Being
used to live in groups, we think that we will
feel excluded if we don't go by the others’
rules but we shouldn’t always obey without
thinking and we must learn how to take a
decision on our own, even if is different
from the others’ ideas and it may sometimes
be hard.
3. Lack of self-confidence. Some people
don't have enough self-confidence and they
tend to take somebody's example because
they think that model represents them and
they are willing to accept it easily. However,
life is more than living behind the others;
life means being able to fight for yourself
and trusting your actions even if some
situations bring doubt and nervousness. In
the end, you will know that whatever you
decide, there is nobody to blame but
yourself.
Advantages & disadvantages
Advantages:
It is easy, fast and confortable, you will not
be judged and you don’t feel excluded.
Disadvantages:
There are big chances for the person who
will take the decision on your behalf to
make mistakes or that the decision that is
taken doesn't suit you. You may lose
something or somebody and you don't gain
experience to build your future life.
Conclusion
In conclusion, no matter how bad you think
your decision is, take the decision on your
own even if you may be wrong because that
way at least you will not be sorry and in the
future you may be more independent and
self-confident.
Viziteu Gabriel, XII E