Common Sense

Ever heard the saying "use your common sense"?  Well, it appears that much of our common sense have become obsolete if you're looking for it from within yourself. In the past common sense was learned through a thought process.

Merriam Webster's meaning of common sense states:

1.the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions
2. sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts

Our Environment 

Today, we live in a fast paced environment.  We find that old practices are no longer used for achieving goals. Once upon a time we used our fingers and pencil markings to count but, machines do the work for us.  Technology have increased tremendously.  Yes, machines rules but, that's another story. Everyone can agree that without a cell phone we feel disconnected.  Radio and television are no longer enough.  

Who do we blame?  

We don't follow webster's description of "common sense".  However, not making good decisions with a person, place or thing on a consistant basis is the opposite of having common sense. In my opinion one of the reasons we fail or become repeatative in old theories or practice new theories without confining within our own brain. Another reason can stem from our teachings from our parents, teachers, mentors etc. that we refuse to change.  Of course, we have contributed some of our own influences out of order.  

Common sense new meaning

Common sense today can be found at the push of a button.  It's furtherest from our brain. Where is it you may be asking. The cash register is electronic.  It has a computer chip inside to do all the math.  You never need to use your brain to figure anything out.  Pull out your cell phone. I am positive you have one.  Have you noticed the calculator, camera, internet, microsoft office, and many other apps on it?  We no longer depend on our brain's information to solve problems.  Our brain have been programmed to seek modern devices in place of the housed common sense we once had.  How have this new meaning of common sense affected us?  We'll think and come up with an answer, I'm sure.