Today I would like to share about the interesting topic, namely "what makes people think that the world is fair enough", the reason why I choose that topic because many people consider this world is ruled by the authority, power of influence, and the economy, so No one truly believes the world is perfectly fair. Most people acknowledge that there are many injustices in the world, from economic inequality and discrimination to indiscriminate natural disasters.
However, there are several psychological factors and outlooks that can lead someone to believe that some kind of "justice" is operating, or at least to try to see the positive side amidst injustice:
1. Just-World Hypothesis
This is a cognitive bias in which people tend to believe that the world is fundamentally fair, and that everyone gets what they deserve. As a result, when something bad happens to someone, people with this bias tend to blame the victim or find reasons why the victim "deserved" their bad luck. This is a psychological defense mechanism to feel secure and believe that they can avoid bad things if they do good.
2. Focus on Personal Luck (Privilege)
Some people may feel the world is fair because they were born into privileged circumstances, such as a wealthy family, access to a good education, or a safe environment. They may not realize how difficult life is for others who lack such privilege, so they subconsciously feel that "the world is fine" or "fair" because they themselves don't experience injustice directly.
3. Subjective Perceptions and Expectations
What one person considers "fair" can be very different from another. Some people may have lower expectations of life or focus more on the things they have (an attitude of gratitude). When their expectations are met or they find happiness in small things, they may tend to feel that the world is fair, or at least not as bad as they imagined.
4. Coping Mechanisms
Recognizing that the world is completely unfair can be very difficult and emotionally draining. For some people, maintaining the belief that there is some form of justice or hope for justice can be a way to survive and maintain motivation. They may believe in karma, fate, or that good will ultimately be rewarded and evil punished.
5. Comparing Yourself to Others Who Are Less Fortunate
Sometimes, people feel that their lives are "fair enough" when they compare themselves to others who are in much more difficult circumstances. Seeing the suffering of others can trigger gratitude for what they have, leading to a feeling that they are fortunate enough and that the world is not completely unfair to them.
However, it's important to remember that acknowledging the above factors doesn't mean injustice doesn't exist. In fact, understanding how people perceive fairness can help us understand why some injustices may be less recognized or addressed by some.
From the 5 psychological reasons above, it can be confirmed that justice is clear, it's just that not all people want to open their inner eyes to see the state of this world from a specific perspective.