Why do people often answer a different question than the one being asked?
I've noticed something interesting in discussion forums.
When someone asks for a big idea or a deep truth, many replies become personal beliefs, life stories, or political opinions instead of answering the actual question.
For example:
Question: "What is one truth that you believe, but you feel most of the world has not yet seen?"
Instead of giving a new idea, many replies become:
"I don't believe in God."
"Social media is bad."
"I was a nurse for years..."
Those may be interesting opinions, but they don't necessarily answer the question.
Why do you think this happens?
Is it because people naturally think in stories rather than abstract ideas? Or is it simply difficult to identify a genuine "big idea"?