However, if we take a step back (and this is the crux of the issue), we notice that there are other elements worth paying attention to.

Perhaps another child, busy sawing off the branch a classmate is sitting on, is putting themselves in danger in another way, causing a fall or an argument. A third child seems to do nothing at all… but standing still while others work isn’t necessarily the best idea!

And who observes this scene calmly, without interfering? Is he the wisest, or simply the most indifferent?

The logic of the puzzle

This little observation game is more than just entertainment: it forces us to reflect on our behavior. In life, we too sometimes saw off    the branch we’re sitting on    , sometimes without even realizing it.

We act out of habit, haste, or fear of missing out… and as a result, we harm our well-being. This simple image perfectly illustrates the difference between acting quickly and cautiously.