can you imagine 
lemmings without a leader?
who would find the cliff?

It is a popular misconception that lemmings jump off cliffs in mass “suicide.”  Some species do migrate in large groups when populations become too dense and may encounter losses when — for example — trying to cross swift rivers. As a metaphor for unquestioningly going along with popular opinion, though, it creates a great visual.

The Daily Post one-word prompt: Autonomy