zstein's blog

Both of these articles seemed to stress that we are heavily influenced by others in our opinions and social decisions. “Group Minds” says that we (americans) aren’t aware to the extent that our society shapes our opinions and behavior. I agree that most people (esp. America) think they are more unique and unconditioned in their […]

In his article, Erich Fromm proposes the idea that disobedience is necessary for human progression and evolution. He gives his own interpretation on how stories such as the garden of eden and the greek myth of Prometheus (and more) represent stories of disobedience leading to a positive change in their characters lives. He then speculates […]