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RE: Whisky deals, and the art of questioning things
Lazyness - I guess one can call it that (the reason why we don't bother to investigate what should be followed up). But I think there is more to it.
Most of us have an innocent faith in the intentions and doings of our fellow beings, especially in those of authorities and recognized icons. (It is this blind trust that makes us easy targets of those well versed in the art of deceit.)
This trust in the trustworthiness of our fellow beings is deep seated - as old as the roots of social existence. And I think it is a resistance in us to upset this most basic component of social capital that inhibits us from discovering flaws that may threaten our very existence that makes us tardy to investigate.
What do you think?
Thanks for your comment @clicketyclick. That is a very good point. And it has occurred to me before.
As soon as we are born we are totally dependent on our parents, and the father usually takes the lead. If we are raised in a Judeo-Christian or Islamic tradition, we are taught to worship "The Father" – and it just goes on from there, unquestioning obedience to authority figures. It's hardwired into us from birth.