The reason new ideas are difficult to accept is not because they are too complex in themselves. Ideas are not accepted because they conflict with existing beliefs. The root of this resistance to change lies in the human tendency to follow habits and seek consistency during evolution, which often means safety. However, today, this becomes an obstacle, as people's innate preference for certainty clashes with the fundamental nature of the world, which is impermanent. Even when aware of this, adjusting in life remains challenging—GN
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The reason new ideas are difficult to accept is not because they are too complex in themselves. Ideas are not accepted because they conflict with existing beliefs. The root of this resistance to change lies in the human tendency to follow habits and seek consistency during evolution, which often means safety. However, today, this becomes an obstacle, as people's innate preference for certainty clashes with the fundamental nature of the world, which is impermanent. Even when aware of this, adjusting in life remains challenging—GN