Also, a lazy mind, or one effectively socialized in very particular areas--especially the ones which allow convenience. I'd say not all who follow are dumb (but would like to remain blind)--even though some of us are wondering why more aren't shouting out? It becomes very easy to look good, tell yourself that you're better than so and so and all of the great many that are "bad" and on the bandwagon, and not really do all that you can, or your best in going against or solving problems because that means being uncomfortable in some way.
Years ago, as a young teen I worked for the forest service. We had to hike 10-12 miles a day and once at the top maintain some trails and a wilderness outpost. There were several youth, a few who ran up the trail, those in the middle and one very overweight boy who took up the rear. He rarely even made it to the top and when he did not much work. Perhaps, with some shame now, but not then for I thought myself smart, I would just make sure to be a few switchbacks ahead of R, the slow teen, and nobody bothered me at all, singing, stopping to write, enjoying the scenery and avoiding the work while still collecting a paycheck. Nobody ever hassled me, only him, the worst one. Anyway, maybe that's not the best analogy? But, here reading and I'm always fascinated by the socialization of the masses.