Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril

We all have a tendency to ignore the obvious from time to time. It's human nature to focus on what we want to see, and to ignore what we don't. But ignoring the obvious can have serious consequences, as we've seen in many cases throughout history.

Willful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril

by Margaret Heffernan

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One of the most famous examples of ignoring the obvious is the story of the Titanic. The Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ship ever built at the time, and it was thought to be unsinkable. But on its maiden voyage, the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank, killing over 1,500 people.

There were many warning signs that the Titanic was in danger before it hit the iceberg. The ship's lookout had spotted icebergs in the area, but the captain had ignored them. The ship's crew had also received several warnings about the icebergs, but they had ignored those as well.

The result of ignoring the obvious was a tragedy. The Titanic sank, and over 1,500 people lost their lives. This is just one example of the many times that ignoring the obvious has had serious consequences.

Another example of ignoring the obvious is the story of the Challenger space shuttle. The Challenger was a space shuttle that was launched in 1986. The shuttle exploded shortly after takeoff, killing all seven crew members.

There were many warning signs that the Challenger was in danger before it exploded. The shuttle's O-rings, which were designed to seal the shuttle's fuel tanks, were not working properly. The engineers had warned NASA about the problem, but NASA ignored them.

The result of ignoring the obvious was a tragedy. The Challenger exploded, and all seven crew members lost their lives. This is just one more example of the many times that ignoring the obvious has had serious consequences.

We often ignore the obvious because it doesn't fit into our preconceived notions or because we're afraid of what we might find. But ignoring the obvious can have serious consequences. It's important to be aware of the warning signs and to take action to address them before it's too late.

Here are some tips for avoiding ignoring the obvious:

• Be open-minded and willing to consider new information.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo.
• Pay attention to the warning signs and take action to address them.

Ignoring the obvious can be dangerous. It's important to be aware of the warning signs and to take action to address them before it's too late.

Willful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril

by Margaret Heffernan

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1038 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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