What is 'Hormuz' strait?#3

If we were to describe the act of judging based solely on the common sense of one’s own society or group, without considering universal facts or complex external contexts, it might seem like a criticism of a narrow-minded and hasty state of mind. One hypothesis is that such a habit has functioned favorably for human survival for a long time and that humans have evolved in that direction. Unexplained objects continuously demand attention and surveillance resources. A brain occupied in that way may not be able to focus sufficiently on actions advantageous for survival. Humans likely gained survival advantages by quickly defining the misunderstood, classifying groups not favorable to their own as enemies, and making rapid decisions.

Of course, this would only be possible when it was feasible to maintain the identity of each group like an archipelago with minimal interaction, even if the misunderstood were identified as enemies. Even if they misunderstood each other, as long as the physical distance was great enough that they did not collide, that misunderstanding could remain a harmless prejudice that did not interfere with survival.

Now, humanity has invented the internet, can reach the other side of the planet within ten hours by plane, and has reached a state of close exchange and connection through international economics. The ancient method of cognitive resource distribution might have guaranteed a near-permanent cycle back then, but it does not seem to fit well now. This is even more true when considering the events that occurred on February 28, 2026.

The cost structure brought about by rapid categorization has changed. Because the potential loss it causes in the long run has become excessively high, it would be more rational for humanity to equip themselves with new judgment habits that fit the current era. Fortunately, humans now have abundant goods and resources and have more leisure time than before to spend on understanding context and increasing the flexibility of thought. If the number of humans who do not engage in this study increases, the gap between ancient cognitive habits and the modern environment will cause great misfortune for individuals and society. To summarize, the accumulation of individuals who do not try to sufficiently understand other humans can become a condition that makes war possible. Of course, no one in this world demands a perfect understanding of humanity. What I am noting is the dynamism of increasing the resolution of thought.