Since the moment we were born, we have been conditioned to believe particular falsehoods about ourselves and the world. This societal conditioning passed down through the ages, was intentionally designed to make us feel separate, small and powerless, by keeping us obedient and thus unaware. It taught us to not think for ourselves, memorize the answers given, and do what we are told. It trained us to act appropriately, not question authority, and to blindly follow along.
Societal influence has intentionally enticed us with extrinsic irrelevancy and the next best thing we just gotta have, in an attempt to keep us distracted and busy focusing all our attention on things of insignificant value. Because as long as we continue to believe that our happiness and fulfillment is dependent upon something out there, we will live life backwards and never uncover the truth - we are powerful beyond measure and all the answers reside within us.