From an anthropological perspective people thinking less, those not (still) trying to solve problems (all the time), could (theoretically) be better fitted to modern day society. — Seeker
In a manner of speaking nature just forgot to add the mechanism to dumb it down again once we were safe — Seeker
Excessive thinking habits are a leftover from our past. From an evolutionairy point of view excessive thinking makes sense as it enabled us to outsmart all our predators (and eachother) while manipulating and shaping our surroundings to work for us. It serves us as long as there's a (valid) outlet for it. It brought us unrivaled problem solving capabilities enabling us not only to outsmart 'the rest' but to become the dominant species as well. In a manner of speaking nature just forgot to add the mechanism to dumb it down again once we were safe, atleast not in all of us. — Seeker
Excessive thinking habits are a leftover from our past. — Seeker
There's a parallel here with excessive food consumption as well, — Seeker
But I think that's a misery. One of the things which triggers me the most is the fact that the less thinkers tend to be happier than the rest or even they can achieve good positions in their professional carriers.
To be honest, think less is the easiest way possible of existence. We are forced (sooner or later) to think and rethink about everything. This is the point of evolution of our especie and what differences us from the rest of the living world. — javi2541997
I see what you mean allthough I am also of the opinion time must be taken for thinking things through as well depending on the (perceived) problem, variables do exist. Thanks. — Seeker
Not rumination but the constant accumulation of new information and the process of thinking it all through even though there isnt any point to doing so as it doesnt impact us in any other way than keeping us busy thinking.Perhaps it's not excessive thinking (do you mean rumination?) — Tom Storm
Do you have specific evidence that justifies the claims that 1) there is too much thinking and that 2) it is causing us harm in some way? — Tom Storm
Beyond that, I don't see any reason to believe that we need our cognitive abilities less now than we did in the past. — T Clark
Forgot to mention - your English is fine. Clear and easy to understand. — T Clark
Well, there's bound to be fewer leftovers given excessive food consumption, so perhaps excessive thinking isn't that much of a problem. — Ciceronianus
I generally think people do not think too much. If there is a ‘modern’ issue it is likely more along the lines of ‘distraction’ that excessive thinking. — I like sushi
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