Article for PETRIe on the illusion that humanity has complete control over their choices and actions.
"Most of us would commonly react with a light laugh and a quick dismissal when faced with the idea that we have no control over our life and its events. “That can’t be true,” we argue, “I make my own choices, I am in control.” But how much are we truly in control of what we choose, what we buy, what we consume and produce, and where we go? And, if we’re slowly losing control, is it then becoming more difficult to take responsibility? Humans want to believe that everything is under the control of humanity and that personal involvement, a desired income, and a focus on accomplishment will lead to the achievement of our goals. We are socialised to need complete control to the extent that we create instead illusions of control when all evidence of genuine control is absent."
Read here: http://www.petrieinventory.com/illusions-of-control-and-responsibility