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Progressives, shocked by the readiness of half the country to support this hateful man, seized on racism as the single cause and set out to disprove every alternative. But this answer was far too satisfying. Racism is such an irreducible evil that it gave progressives commanding moral heights and relieved them of the burden to understand the grievances of their compatriots down in the lowlands, let alone do something about them. It put Trump voters beyond the pale.
George Packer
theatlantic.com
Identify a specific criticism or judgment you hold against yourself. Ask Yourself: What is the belief (about me) behind this self-critical thought? If I were to let go of this judgment, what do I fear would happen? Who or what am I afraid I would become without this thought? What story about myself is this thought supporting? From whom did I learn this story about me?
Can't Stop Thinking
Colier, Nancy
But if you think of reading in this way, as a means of uploading data, then reading will always seem too slow. If I can transfer the complete contents of a book to my computer in ten seconds, why does it take me a week to transfer it to my brain? And why is that latter form of uploading so error-prone and so often incomplete?
The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction
Alan Jacobs
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