<p>Question: Is it always harmful for an individual to think and live as other people do?</p>
<p>This question belongs to the 'Following the crowd' category, which is quite familiar. If I say 'no', I need to find examples of the benefit of following the crowd. This task is within my capability. </p>
<p>But if I am to say 'yes', how do I write so that I can prove that it is ALWAYS harmful ...?</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Always?
Then I would say hell no. On a fundamental level, being somewhat the same is the only way we can interact with each other. We speak a language invented by other people.</p>
<p>It is NOT always harmful for an individual to think and live as others do. (Key word: Always) One may benefit greatly by following the crowd, depending on the crowd they follow and how it is executed. It is however, sometimes harmful to follow the crowd, especially if you follow blindly and without personal judgement. (Think Hitler) Overall, a lot can be learned from others whether through following them or observing them, but it is definitely harmful to always follow someone. </p>
<p>I guess that’s a summery of the points I’d use.</p>
<p>Thanks very much, Complik and halcyonheather.</p>
<p>Logically, if we want to prove that sth is always right, we need to consider all possible cases, which is a strenuous task, given that we only have 25 minutes and are writing a short essay, not a mathematic article. Giving 2-3 examples, as we usually do, cannot in any way prove that sth is always right.</p>
<p>And that’s why I feel very annoyed at these 2 ‘extreme’ questions:
<p>Can anyone give me a set of examples that work for both? I really appreciate it.</p>