I think there is some fear that prevent people from opening themselves up to needless risks or might be harmful to themselves due to some form of mistake or misunderstanding.
But outside of that it is good to be curious and open minded with a good dose of skepticism and to be a critical thinker and even some hard discipline to learn how to figure out a functional personal philosophy. I am still practicing mine in all my affairs and try to learn enough about my affairs to live a better life and recommend this as a way to start a personal philosophy.
So, why not study and inform yourself and do your best in the present, do no harm and practice the proper use of impressions. It goes without saying that it is difficult but you can start getting good results right away.
I learn a lot that is untrue and a lot that is true. It is good to learn how to tell the difference and take the time to sort it out. There is a lot of ways to improve yours, family, friends , neighbours, fellow citizens and visitors and people in your travels and more that are well within your comfort level and abilities today when you work at living a better way of living. It is very plain and perhaps a little too plain for some but that is part of your challenge.
Yes, and we need to use the internet and tech in a way that follows our personal philosophy through healthy theories can bit by bit put into practice. Keep at it, it is worth some good habits you decide for yourself.
It is hard but needs to be user friendly for your lifestyle and abilities.
Best of luck as usual.