At times, people may feel very smart, believing that the decisions they make are very wise. I will call these times Wise Time, where wisdom does not mean true intelligence, but rather the opposite of smartness after the "reverse language" of the internet.
Almost everyone has Wise Time, such as when a boss is not suitable for signing a contract after drinking. Emotions cloud the mind, and upon reflection after sobering up, the actions taken during that time seem completely irrational.
The level of a person's quality 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 like "while others are drunk, I am sober, while the world is muddy, 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, our Chinese teacher gave us examples of news headlines like "Female Driver Causes Accident." At first, I didn't react, but these headlines were subtly instilling in us the subconscious belief that "female drivers are more likely to cause accidents." In reality, the probability of accidents involving male drivers is higher. Such news with negative implications becomes 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 official investigation results are released. Considering oneself smart, turning into a warrior in a holy war.
People can be impulsive, but when we follow others in doing 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 midst of emotional trends.