Well, generally the reasons for these responses made by the public are trifold:. . (1) First, the composite mass of the sum of the human species is greater than sum of the stupidity of the minority.. . (2) Second, the curious nature of mankind drives them to comprehend mysterious or unclear stimuli, resulting in rationalization and overintellectualization.. . (3) Finally, regression to an earlier intellectual platform is not the more preferrable solution; thus, sustaining confidence in present intellectual capability supercedes.