In a foggy condition where one cannot see the way ahead, those with a weak will to proceed will step forward, while only those with a strong will will groping their way forward.
Conversely, this has the effect of selection by enthusiasm, and there are fog (=lack of information) in the world that are intentionally neglected in anticipation of this effect.
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