Reality in truth boils down to a. we have sort of an irrational need – as our sages teach – all living things desire to be – now if we feel our existence is safe – well we can think, we can choose, we can love, we can even have moral indignation – but when our existence is perceived to be under threat – as our irrational desire to exist is so great – well, we are willing to do what is the greatest stupidity – acquiesce