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Why Do We Lose Our Discernment? Navigating a Confusing World

3 min readMay 13, 2025

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In the age of constant information, sometimes you lose your sense of direction and falter
What was believed to be right may be wrong, and what was considered important may actually be very important
Some people say we’re not. Why are we so confused that we’re so good at discerning
Do we lose it every time? Today, we’re living in the modern world with a sense that’s easy to lose
I’d like to share the cause of the loss

1. Limitations of Information Overcrowding

When we encounter a lot of news and data a day, our brains are information overloaded
It sends signals, and it’s a lot of different articles and social media, so it’s not like we’re using our cognitive abilities
We face limitations because of this over-processing that blurs the brain
It’s a blur of judgment, and it causes fatigue, so excessive information shakes our brains back

How should I train my senses?

People with sense are like people with compasses
They can quickly find directions and find their destinations even when they enter a new path
I tend to look for it right away, but if you’re not sensible, you’re not the only one…

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