[wolverine876]

> Thus we learn how to think, and we end up with whole countries filled with people who think, think, think but never start doing anything.

That could of have used a lot more thought: What is the basis for it? Are less educated people more productive? Is the US ever portrayed that way?

IME, there are individuals who overthink - that is, they think for emotional needs not related to the problem. But I don't think I've ever encountered an organization where generally too much thinking was going on!

I think it's trendy to denigrate or ignore critical thought, education, reason, facts ... Our decisions come from somewhere; either we think for ourselves or we are victims of others who will think for you and influence the public. It seems so many trends these days benefit a powerful few and train the public to follow them obediently.