Progress depends on our brain. The most important part of our brain, that which is neocortical, must be used to help others and not just to make discoveries.
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A child from the age of 2 or 3 absorbs what is in the environment and what generates hatred for anyone perceived to be different.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children learn from their surroundings, including negative attitudes towards differences.
This quote highlights the idea that young children are impressionable and absorb the social norms and attitudes present in their environment. When exposed to negative perceptions or hatred towards those who are different, they can internalize these views, underscoring the importance of a nurturing and inclusive environment to foster understanding and acceptance from an early age.
Themes
ChildrenEnvironmentHatredDifferencesEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a school assembly discussing the importance of inclusion, this quote can be used to emphasize the role of the environment in shaping children's attitudes.
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