Why do humans like to over complicate things?

[batman1997]

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[Sceptical]

how come

 

[Deleted member 100722]

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where are the proof

 

[batman1997]

where are the proof

Theres proof everywhere

 

[Deleted member 100722]

Why do humans like to over complicate things?

Simplicity is a great virtue but it requires hard work to achieve it and education to appreciate it. And to make matters worse: complexity sells better.

 

[batman1997]

Simplicity is a great virtue but it requires hard work to achieve it and education to appreciate it. And to make matters worse: complexity sells better.

Humans often overcomplicate things for several deep and interconnected reasons:

1. Desire for Control

We tend to believe that the more we analyze or add layers to something, the more control or understanding we have. Simplicity can feel risky—like we're overlooking something important.

2. Fear of Mistakes

Overcomplicating can be a defense mechanism. If we make something more complex, we can justify delays, avoid decisions, or shift blame if something goes wrong.

3. Ego and Identity

Sometimes, people equate complexity with intelligence. Making things seem more difficult than they are can be a way to feel (or appear) smarter, more important, or more in control.

4. Social and Cultural Conditioning

We live in systems (schools, workplaces, governments) that often reward complexity—bureaucracy, jargon, and rules on top of rules. Simplicity can be seen as naïve or lazy.

5. Overthinking

The human brain is wired to detect patterns, threats, and possibilities. That’s useful, but it can lead to overanalyzing or imagining problems that don’t exist.

6. Fear of Simplicity

Simplicity requires clarity—and clarity forces choices. That can be uncomfortable because it strips away excuses, distractions, or false hopes.


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Ironically, the truth is often simple. But the mind wants to feel busy, safe, or superior—so we pile on complications.

 

[Deleted member 100722]

Humans often overcomplicate things for several deep and interconnected reasons:

1. Desire for Control

We tend to believe that the more we analyze or add layers to something, the more control or understanding we have. Simplicity can feel risky—like we're overlooking something important.

2. Fear of Mistakes

Overcomplicating can be a defense mechanism. If we make something more complex, we can justify delays, avoid decisions, or shift blame if something goes wrong.

3. Ego and Identity

Sometimes, people equate complexity with intelligence. Making things seem more difficult than they are can be a way to feel (or appear) smarter, more important, or more in control.

4. Social and Cultural Conditioning

We live in systems (schools, workplaces, governments) that often reward complexity—bureaucracy, jargon, and rules on top of rules. Simplicity can be seen as naïve or lazy.

5. Overthinking

The human brain is wired to detect patterns, threats, and possibilities. That’s useful, but it can lead to overanalyzing or imagining problems that don’t exist.

6. Fear of Simplicity

Simplicity requires clarity—and clarity forces choices. That can be uncomfortable because it strips away excuses, distractions, or false hopes.


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Ironically, the truth is often simple. But the mind wants to feel busy, safe, or superior—so we pile on complications.

Are we in a copypaste competition now?