"... At 17, Franklin left Boston and started his own printing business In Philadelphia. At age 21, he formed a “club of mutual improvement” called the Junto. It was a grand scheme to gobble up knowledge. He invited working-class polymaths like himself who wanted to experiment in 1700s lifestyle design the chance to pool together their books and trade thoughts and knowledge of the world on a regular basis. They wrote and recited essays, held debates, and devised ways to acquire currency. ..."
Sound familiar?
"... your attitudes came from actions which led to observations which led to explanations which led to beliefs. ..."
Just the explanation behind these ideas make this article worth reading. It's been posted before but it's worth posting again to highlight ideas like behaviour-attitude conversion and cognitive dissonance.
Sound familiar?
"... your attitudes came from actions which led to observations which led to explanations which led to beliefs. ..."
Just the explanation behind these ideas make this article worth reading. It's been posted before but it's worth posting again to highlight ideas like behaviour-attitude conversion and cognitive dissonance.