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#CommonSenseMatters

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We live in a vibrant and complex world, every moment we are bombarded with information trying to get our attention, to function in this complex environment we rely on our five senses:

1. Hearing

2. Sight

3. Taste

4. Smell

5. Touch

People may wonder where common sense has gone in a world that seems to be always moving, where information is constantly being sent and opinions are common. In fact, it looks like we live in a world where being rational is now the exception rather than the rule. People who complain about the lack of common sense aren't just missing simpler times; they're making a deep observation about how complicated modern society is. In this talk, we'll get to the bottom of this problem by breaking it down into its causes, symptoms, and possible solutions.

People used to really value common sense, which is the skill of being able to see and understand things in a sensible and natural way. Still, it seems to be a quality that is hard to find these days. There are many reasons for this, all of which are intricately woven into the history of society.

To begin, there's no doubt that the widespread use of technology has played a big part. While technological progress has led to progress in many areas, it has also created a culture of wanting things right away and relying on outside sources of information. Smartphones and the internet have made it easy to get information, but they have also made people more likely to passively consume information instead of thinking critically about it. When information is readily available, the skill of thinking and deciding can be easily pushed aside in favor of ease of use.

Also, social media's rapid growth has changed how we interact with each other and how we see the world. Platforms that are supposed to bring people together have become breeding grounds for fake news and echo chambers by accident. These platforms' algorithms are very good at reinforcing people's beliefs and preferences, making bubbles where different points of view are drowned out. In this kind of setting, where approval is more important than truth, it's hard to develop common sense.

Common sense has also been getting worse because traditional institutions like schools and the media are falling apart. In a time when people don't trust authority and experts, the lines between fact and fiction are getting less clear. The spread of information to more people is helpful in many ways, but it also lets a lot of lies and half-truths into the world. Individuals are easy to trick and manipulate if they don't have strong critical thinking skills.

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Many people don't have common sense, which has big effects on all parts of society. Lack of logic leads to conflict and problems in everything from politics to personal relationships. When people make decisions based on emotion instead of logic, they often end up with less-than-ideal results, which makes problems worse and creates new ones. Loss of trust in institutions also weakens society and plants the seeds of disappointment and disillusionment.

But there is a glimmer of hope among all the sadness and despair. Just as common sense doesn't seem to be around much these days, it has the power to come back to life. Developing common sense is not a difficult task; it is a slow process that starts with self-reflection and understanding.

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In every case, education is the key to enlightenment. By promoting lessons that stress critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy, we can give future generations the skills they will need to survive in a world that is becoming more complicated. Promoting media literacy and digital citizenship can also help people tell the difference between fact and fiction and avoid falling for false information.

Also, it is very important to promote a culture of intellectual humility. Realizing how little we know and being open to different points of view are important things to do before you can develop common sense. We can broaden our minds and close the gaps between us by having civil conversations and questioning what we think we know.

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Finally, complaining about how few people have common sense is not just a pointless complaint; it's a call for a new society. With so much complexity and uncertainty in the world, it's more important than ever to be smart and wise. Critical thinking, empathy, and intellectual humility are all good things that we can do to move toward a future where common sense is not rare but a guiding principle for all of us.