From 5c1b9b03b986f791cb6ed16a9cb54d0d1a5f6c3c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:41:05 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2023-08-29 09:41:05 --- education/political science/Think Again.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/education/political science/Think Again.md b/education/political science/Think Again.md index cb03043..1c99c44 100644 --- a/education/political science/Think Again.md +++ b/education/political science/Think Again.md @@ -15,4 +15,14 @@ I believe I do not fit into either group, and would react differently in many di The political system in the United States is composed primarily of a two party system. If a candidate wishes to have any chance of being elected, they must appeal to one of the two parties. If a candidate doesn't align closely enough to the beliefs of the party, then they have a significantly worse chance of winning. Anyone who attempts to question ideas, may be considered a 'fake' republican | democrat. Each party conforms to a stringent beliefs system, and many of the viewpoints are held, simply because they're the opposite of the other party. This whole system discourages reflection and improvement, holding on to ideas that stagnate and grow convoluted, holding bitterly onto one 'correct' viewpoint. ### Quotes -"Values are" \ No newline at end of file +"Values are your core principles in life - they might be excellence and generosity, freedom and fairness, or security and integrity. Basing your identity on these kinds of principles enables you to remain open minded about the best ways to advance them" (Grant 64). + +"When they define themselves by values rather than opinions, they buy themselves the flexibility to update their practices in light of new evidence" (Grant 64). + +"When I asked him about how he stays in that mode, he said he refuses to let his ideas become part of his identity" (Grant 62). + +"Attachment. THat's what keeps us from recognizing when our opinions are off the mark and rethinking them. To unlock the joy of being wrong, we need to detach" (Grant 62). + +"When a core belief is questioned, though, we tend to shut down rather than open up" (Grant 59). + +