Why do we deny anything we can’t comprehend?

“We” humans, in general don’t. If “we” did, we would have killed each other off, long since. Some do, of course, but not even remotely the majority of us.

Because that’s the easier way than having to understand them, which will force us to give up our long-standing belief in the process. People have their safe zones and not many people want to step out of it.

Who “we”?

Some do. I do not.

“We hate people whom we find weird.”

No “we” don’t my friend.

“We stand against concepts we don’t understand.”

Help me understand your understanding of things.

“Everything new or bizarre scares us.”

Evolutionary advantage. Scary concept.

“Why?”

Because Ben & Jerry’s is on sale at 711 right now. 20% off when you buy two of the same flavor.

I’d be a little careful of saying ‘we’ meaning whom? Everyone? I can only speak of myself of course. As speaking about others would be my own opinion that could be biased.

The brain in general when faced with a new idea goes through a process of assimilation where it digests the new information at hand. Old information on the other hand builds what is known as, frames of reference. This makes the idea easier. It does not however, make it right.

An example: The youths of today are out of hand. We hear that statement and then we read a few articles in the newspaper about some inebriated youths smashing a window with a brick. This is the first frame of reference. Then we hear someone tell us just how out of hand their own teenager is and so it goes on.

The thing is we choose to hear after that only that which strengthens an idea. Oblivious to new or different information.

I like new, I like so-called bizarre! To me that is what makes our world a very interesting place. It does not mean I always agree though. I have my own mind and own opinions, which also deserve respect.

Please don’t include me in the “We.” I do my best to be open minded about what I don’t know or understand, especially since the older i get, the more I realize how little I know or understand.

I am curious where you get the idea that everyone feels that way? Perhaps its the type of people you, personally, associate with. Your sweeping generalization doesn’t apply to the majority of the people here.

Aaaaannnndddd Welcome to Fluther!

Speak for yourself. I know very few people who see the world this way. I wouldn’t find them very interesting to hang with. As a matter fact, I would avoid them like the plague.

Welcome to Fluther.

Sounds like you’re referring to a fear of the unknown. People who fear the dark, the water, different people, death etc, do so because of uncertainty. In an ancient time a stranger could be bad news. (Still could) If you can’t see you aren’t aware of your surroundings, like in darkness, or water(river, lake,ocean.)
Fearing the unknown is a natural, evolutionary response. But not judging someone for being different is (should be ) a more human response. We should never be too quick to judge others. As I’ve grown older , I have learned to give people a little more slack. They still disappoint me sometimes, but at least I gave them a chance.

In addition, I feel that if there is a difference between you and another, there is an opportunity for both of you to learn something by conversing. Keep an open mind. Mind you may be the ‘weird ’ one. For instance, you see by some of these reactions, that on fluther it is ‘you’ whose thinking is anomalous…

I know people who actually fear computers because they don’t understand them.

Apparently, there’s a difference between understanding and willingness to understand, as well as different perspectives in understanding. Different people could act differently even for the same bizzare situation. Would you judge people to deny God if they’re atheists? Would you say that it’s because they can’t understand/hate God? Comprehensible things should be able to be proved and not feared.

I’m with @Pachy.

Yep, speak for yourself.
I happen to adore offbeat people, have a special penchant for artsy hippie kids and just because I may not be able to comprehend certain things doesn’t mean I will be automatically prone to dismissal. I don’t want to be peed on during sex but if that’s your thing, well..have fun! lol