- Too much emphasis is placed on role models. Instead of copying others,
people should learn to think and act independently... - The media.and society in general.mistakenly expect an individual to speak for a particular group,
whether or not that individual truly represents the... - High-profile awards such as the Nobel Prize are actually
damaging to society because they suggest that only... - The widespread idea that people should make self-improvement
a primary goal in their lives is problematic because... - To truly understand your own culture.no matter how you define it.requires personal knowledge of at least one other culture,
one that is distinctly different from your own... - Many people know how to attain success,
but few know how to make the best use of it... - People have been so encouraged by society to focus on apparent differences that they fail to see meaningful similarities among ideas,
individuals, and groups... - As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems,
the ability of humans to think for themselves will... - Colleges should require students to engage in public-service activities in order to assure that each student receives a balanced,
well-rounded education... - People make the mistake of treating experts with suspicion and mistrust,
no matter how valuable their contributions might be...
