At times, people may feel very smart, believing that their decisions are very wise. I will call these times Wise Time, where wisdom is not true intelligence, but rather the opposite of cleverness after the internet's "reverse language" sarcasm.
Almost everyone has Wise Time, such as when a boss is not suitable for signing a contract after drinking. Emotions cloud the mind, and reflecting on the actions taken during that time when sober reveals a lack of rationality.
A person's level of sophistication often determines the length of their Wise Time and whether they can control themselves during that time. If someone like me, shortsighted and ignorant, every minute will be Wise Time, feeling "everyone is drunk, but I am sober, the world is muddy, but I am clear." But in reality? At most, it's just a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
News media reports not only present facts but also have value orientations. In junior high school, our Chinese teacher gave us examples of news headlines like "Female Driver Causes Accident." At first, I didn't react, but these headlines were instilling the subconscious idea that "female drivers are more likely to cause accidents." In reality, the probability of male drivers causing accidents is higher. Such news with negative implications has become more prominent in the era of self-media. We often criticize the character of individuals based on some chat screenshots circulating online, only to see a reversal after the official investigation results are released. Thinking themselves clever, turning into warriors of holy wars.
People can be impulsive, but when we follow others to do something, it's worth asking: Why am I doing this? Why are others asking me to do this? Although this method is often used by conspiracy theorists, it is also a way to maintain rationality in the emotional tide.