Jeff, I think we can easily get caught up in the matrix, unconsciously doing what we think we're supposed to do based on how we were raised and indoctrinated. I know people in their 40's and 50's who are still living their lives based on how they were raised, even though that paradigm is clearly not working for them. I used to be like that, too.
I agree with you, I like learning new things...learning the truth, changing, and growing in consciousness as a result. Stagnant waters are dead waters. We don't want to be stagnant.
I think we're here on this planet to see through the lies, to learn the truth and to realize our inner power. And, as a result we help to raise the level of consciousness here. From there the light spreads, unconditional love comes forth and one day the planet transforms from negativity into positivity.