Why do people vote against their own best interests?
After observing from afar the UK referendum to sever itself from the European Union, more intently than ever I am wondering why people vote against their own interests. Is it that they don't understand what their interests actually are? Or that they don't see their interests in relation to the Big Picture, only their immediate personal interests? If people don't actually see any real benefit to themselves, they will vote on their feelings, their impulse of the moment, their hopes and dreams... Sign in to see full entry.