Some reflections on mainstreaming
Generally speaking, we always tend to follow the path taken by others. Once we deviate from what everyone considers to be the right path, we feel that we are in a state of suspension and consider ourselves to be in a state of danger. We tend to think that a certain mainstream idea that everyone has is correct, without thinking about why it is correct and the logic behind those ideas. While conforming to the mainstream way can lead to some results, this way is not always best for you and you may just be following blindly. If someone asks for your advice, you may state these mainstream ways without thinking, but when someone asks you why they are correct, you may not know how to answer. Having … Read more