Why Is Extremism unconsciously appealing? We focus on wrecks on the side of the road and read article headings online that seem so absurd. Some people prefer a hot sunny day while others prefer a cold stormy night. But if the forecast predicts simply overcast, one would not be seeing any Instagram stories of the weather.
Although, excitement and extremism are instinctual and possibly a requirement for sufficient human development, the conflict lies within the extent to which they are carried out. A binary balance between pragmatism and extremism is constantly furthering from equilibrium in the era of modernity. Modern politics exemplify the underlying development of today's generations: nonpartisan politicians gain little to no support because the value of compromising has been lost in the times. Context is eradicated, and the validity of reason is ignored.
The same conflict is prevalent in education, nutrition, science, religion and any other community that has the ability to lose the value of compromise to self- indulgent ideology. Extremism to some degree is what progresses society and keeps us on our toes, but only is it effective when complemented with logical and realistic contemplation. A skill lost in the gray area of progression.