So, in the interests of survival, they trained themselves to be agreeing machines instead of thinking machines. All their minds had to do was to discover what other people were thinking, and then they thought that, too.

Summary

This quote suggests that people have developed a habit of conforming to social norms rather than cultivating their own critical thinking abilities. In order to fit into society and ensure their survival, individuals have learned to mimic the thoughts and opinions of others without questioning or evaluating them independently. As a result, this has led to a lack of personal reflection and original thinking, with the primary focus being to align their thoughts with the majority rather than engaging in intellectual exploration.

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