As soon as a modern individual is faced with an actual alternative to the current order of society, a number of things come into play:

a) Emotional response
b) Repetition of social boundaries
c) Ignorance
d) Helplessness

The emotional response is the brutal realization that life isn't dandy, and thus, that effective methods also are not dandy. A clash is created, between the current passiveness of accepting things as they are, and the consequences of what could happen, if a change was to be worked upon. Then, the individual begins to repeat all pre-programmed ways of responding to alternative choices; "that's not what it looks to be, it won't help me", "no one does it, therefore, it's not working", "if I try to work on that, it may cause me harm" or the ever popular "I read in the newspapers/I heard on the radio/I saw on TV, that it's bad for us". Immediately, the individual has managed to find different ways of justifying a means of returning into a state of passiveness. When it all comes down to it, there's nothing wrong; multiculturalism is positive, we just need to be more tolerant. Democracy isn't perfect, but it's the best system humankind has created, so let's work on it more. Globalism is not bad, it let us exchange products and explore more diversity. Jobs are good, because you need money, and with money you can buy food and clothes. Actually, the TV is not as bad as you think, because you can watch daily news, and even listen to concerts. I don't want a change, you're a threat to this society - you're "not okay"!

Even for the little mouse, deciding to hide under a fallen tree in the forest, the fox eventually finds his hiding place, and knocks on the door with his paw. Yes, it is reality wanting to get inside, please let it in, or you'll die. Next follows the helplessness, where the social boundaries define what one could do, and not do. One sees the problems face to face, but knows that nothing can be done, as all alternatives are demonized. It is a continual process, which goes from (a) to (d), returning to (a) again. This is the truly paradoxal in remaining passive; as you don't change the situation, it can only get worse. It does not help to repeat political dogmas, moral "truths" or social illusions - reality remains the same. You like multiculturalism, as long as you live in a neighbourhood with only native people. Democracy is fine, as long as you don't pay attention to the problems around you. Globalism is fantastic, when you sit at home with Chinese lamps, thinking diversity is the best thing in the whole world. Jobs, you like your job, because it's better to work and have cash, than to be homeless and not even have a place to stay, you reason. And TV, who doesn't like a relaxation after work, bringing you important news, as well as some entertainment to laugh and smile to - TV's great. When it all comes down to it, it's not simply the individual himself that is creating an illusion - he lives inside one!