Brown Motion

Aka generation gap.  I refer to the natural evolution of the species and why some feel that they ought to be clued in to the latest and greatest.  In fact the use of the words 'latest and greatest' speaks to the fallacy.  What is latest is mostly not the greatest.  Sometimes it is just short lived.  It is foolish.  Most people attach and associate with ideas that become self fulfilling prophecies and show high adoption and acceptance.  Just because a billion people are doing something does not make it a must have or 'you are doomed if you do not' situation. Most people though don't like to overthink instead relying on their peers to make decisions and follow.  It is also helpful to be accepted in social circles.  Commenting on pithy remarks on websites and liking others for every fart has started becoming the currency to trade favors. There is also the culture of wanting to be 'in the know' and be 'out there'.  Estelle Costanza (fo...