So many lack common sense these days

Common sense is practical judgment and basic logic based on everyday experience rather than specialized training.

What Lacking Common Sense Looks Like

• Repeating mistakes:
Failing to see patterns or analyze actions after making errors.
• Impulsive choices:
Acting or speaking without considering immediate consequences.
• Rigid thinking:
Viewing situations in black-and-white terms and ignoring new facts.
• Refusing help:
Overcomplicating easy tasks instead of asking for clear guidance.

Why It Happens

• Cultural and generational shifts:
Rules and norms change across different time periods and tech environments.
• Knowledge gaps:
People specialize in their own interests and often learn other life skills only as needed.
• Mental shortcuts:
The brain relies on cognitive heuristics or unexamined assumptions rather than deep critical thinking.
• Lack of engagement:
High screen time or moving through life on autopilot reduces real-world problem-solving practice.