I think you are correct, it is very hard to step back from all the things that have created all our beliefs up to this point. But a consciously thinking individual must always keep alert to keeping our minds open, and constantly reviewing our thoughts and reactions and relearning from them. It seems to be easier to just react and not think why we are reacting,or just think and not stop and think a little deeper about what we are thinking. Someone mentioned lazy thinking and I think the vast majority of people are guilty of that.I feel I encounter more close minded people than open minded people,yet I see how education changes this.But a large majority of the people don't have this luxury.