I thought he spoke well too. It sounds like he can definitely think for himself. He gets it.

We are inherently social beings, so a certain degree of tribalism comes with the territory. However, some people simply don't seem to be able to overcome the pressure to conform rather than determine their own path. You are right. These people need the approval of others to reassure and validate their behavior where they may be overriding their own self doubts. Knowing too much about issues only increases their self doubt, thereby creating more internal conflict. So, they choose to avoid it rather than struggle and have to make a choice that threatens cohesion with the group - especially during this era of cancel culture. Some of us have paid a very high price for our independence and self determination.

Sadly, some people have suppressed their own rational decision making abilities for so long they have lost themselves completely to the group identity. Far too often, what we have witnessed lately has been groupthink that has ratchetted up into violent mob rule - sometimes with what seems like the slightest of provocations that literally turns a spark into a raging bonfire. Thank God we finally have some leadership to push back against that destructive groupthink and try to bring some sanity back into our lives.