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Cultures
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People who see themselves as “good” are much more likely to do “evil” things. This is because believing you are the “good guy” allows you to define your actions as good because you are the one doing them. This is why many successful cultures frame humans as intrinsically wretched. It can seem harsh to raise a child to believe deeply in their own wretchedness, but doing so helps them remember to always second-guess themselves by remembering their lesser, selfishly motivated instincts. Instincts t
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― The Pragmatist's Guide to Governance: From high school cliques to boards, family offices, and nations: A guide to optimizing governance models
― The Pragmatist's Guide to Governance: From high school cliques to boards, family offices, and nations: A guide to optimizing governance models
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Aesthetic sensibilities among creative individuals can transcend borders, language differences and varying cultural teachings.
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― A Fantasist & A Scientist In Conversation: Creativity, Imagination, and Scientific Verification
― A Fantasist & A Scientist In Conversation: Creativity, Imagination, and Scientific Verification
