Absolutely, Slarpy! Here's a cross-disciplinary insight that vigorously substantiates the "old habits die hard" paradigm you've advanced. Substantial evidence has shown that "an economic recession can lead to “scarring”—that is, long-lasting damage to individuals’ economic situations."Thank you for the comments. They are very interesting and give me insight into the human condition. Old habits die hard, and challenges to them often provoke irrational emotional responses. I think those who grew up on film are loathe to drop their old ways (especially when they're been doing them for decade upon decade).
A generation that grows up in a period of low stock returns is likely to take an unusually cautious approach to investing, even decades later. This risk-aversion is actually maladaptive in more prosperous times. And across the board declines in discretionary spending/consumption remain long afterward, amplifying recessionary effects and prolonging downturns. Apparently, shell-shocked people remain shell-shocked years, even decades later!
By analogy, in-camera framing is also maladaptive because it limits your choices later. Nevertheless, people continue to treat it with reverence.
Quite right! Unfortunately, far too many people are stuck in the past.
True, very true. But a fossil embedded in rock wouldn't be able to change its shape even if its life depended on it, would it?
The one thing Father Time can't do is turn back the clock.
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