[unity1001]

> I think what you're saying is "most people blindly follow trends"

More than that. Society, especially parents, relatives and peer groups keep pressure on the individuals to follow the 'desirable' trends.

> "but it's quite likely a random person is a trend follower anyway"

Yes. That's quite likely. Because the general sample set available to the public for making comparisons, generally end up people who have followed the trends. Be it among the relatives, be it from the sample set at Linked in. You will scarcely find people saying 'I became a poet and Im happy' or "I followed my dream of becoming an oil rig worker instead of a lawyer". The public, vocal feedback will tend to follow the society's requirements.