Proverbial head in the sand - which is actually a ridiculous analogy. We raised ostriches for a number of years. And they are extremely curious (if stupid) creatures who do anything but stick their heads in the sand. Eat sand. Eat sticks, yes but bury their heads? Nope.

As far as people go. Sadly. The majority live the way you describe dear @owasco. It is a tragedy. Instead of questioning EVERYTHING most swallow everything. Gulping down in great mouthfuls whatever c..p is fed by whichever authority they choose to submit to