Decisioning: Accept No Substitutes

This list and many other similar practices are common in our society. Not sure where and how many of them originated, and how they gained any authority. The problem today is that many use these topical answers as a substitute for sound decisioning. Check this short list to see if you agree.

Instincts and Gut Feelings
(Intuition, Abstract and Fact less driven)

Herd Thinking
(Crowd Mentality, Group/Agenda/Blind Faith driven)

Chance
(Cards, Dice, Slots, Roulette, Coins, Eight-Ball, Device oriented answers)

Astrology
(Predictions, Charts, Zodiac Signs, Readings, Interpretations, Visions, Stars)

Various Traditions
(Calendars, Ceremonies, Celebrations, Holidays, Others)

Social and Fraternal Influences
(Codes, Signs, Symbols, Handshakes and other Rituals)

Cultural Ideologies
(Sacrifices, Rituals, Customs, Political, Parties)

Technological Influences
(Mobile Connections, WiFi, Social Networks, Others)

Gadgets and Apparatuses
(Computers, Smart Phones, Devices, Media and Personalities, Others)

Clairvoyance-Psychics-Readings
(Visions, Signs and Images)

Individual/Institutional Influences
(Bias, Prejudice, Tradition, Rituals, Habits, Media Personalities)

Beliefs, Cults or Religions
(Scientology, Church of the XXX, Zen Buddhism, e.g.)

What they seem to share in general is that they are:

Outside Influenced
Dictated or Controlled
Absence of Critical Thinking
Habitual in Practice
Abstract, Subjective or Imaginary
Other (Diversions)

These methods are practiced by zillions every day at an increasing rate. As they become more and more acceptable substitutes for an objective and clearly designed methodology, the further the quality and effectiveness of our decisioning can suffer.

Just look around at the product of our collective decisions in this society.

We can all use help. Accept no substitutes.