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PrivateFieldEel26 Can I get Help writing a response…Can I get Help writing a response opinion/thoughts/Interesting/Confusing/reactions to the reading down below?  The book “How To Think” written by Alan Jacobs narrows in on the multiple ways people are able to think, why we think the way we do, and ways to improve our ability to think in a way that will further change our perspective on the world around us. Although Jacobs was able to grasp my attention throughout the length of his book, I found myself to be most fascinated with Chapter Two: Attractions and how “good people can be led to do bad things”. The chapter’s immediate focal point revolved around a woman named Leah Libresco, and her ability to partake in a debate in a way that both parties’ beliefs were heard as well as respected. As stated early in the chapter Libresco states “what really mattered was that you actually won someone over- and not to the position you were assigned for the evening, but to something you actually believed in. Although many people around us choose to turn their nose up to beliefs other than their own I found myself thoroughly impressed on how such a young woman new to the Yale Political Union (YPU) was able to do it so effortlessly. Due to the YPU being known for their high competitiveness it came as a surprise learning just how respectfully they were able to persuade others around them in a way wherenobody was feeling less than others. In Libresco’s time in the YPU she expressed what it meant to “break the floor”, and how eventually it all became possible to embrace her beliefs without fearing vulnerability. Jacob’s states “the people you’re debating are decent people who don’t want to harm or manipulate you” showing that although people may come from different stand points it’s always better to win knowing you did it the right way. Continuing on with the chapter I learned information on “inner rings”, and different lengths one will go to in order to be accepted in. I was able to relate outside of the book to a time where I too went to extreme measures in order to “fit in” to gain acceptance as to why it piqued my interest as quickly as it did. Jacob’s states ” we belong to the irresistible draw of belonging to a group of people whom we happen to encounter and happen to find immensely attractive” further leaving myself with more questions moving forward. The importance of inner rings was the feeling of belonging, and being accepted by people others may look up to. However jacob’s goes on to share that although there can be benefits to being a part of the “inner ring” there may also be downsides. The focus diverts to C.S. Lewis, and his attempt at providing evidence to the world as to why being a “member” in those inner rings are actually turning people into the worst versions of themselves. It is shown that in becoming a part of the “inner ring” you’re almost sacrificing your ability to think for yourself in fear of being judged by your “community”. In addition to the “Inner Ring”, also in correlation Jacob’s discussed why it’s nearlyimpossible to think on your own. Personally speaking I do enjoy knowing when needed I’m able to think on my own, and primarily for myself however there are times I’d appreciate the help of others. Jacob’s states “Thinking is necessarily, thoroughly, and wonderfully social.” as well as “Everything you think is a response to what someone else thought or said” which had allowed me to reflect back on a past experience where thinking individually ended in exclusion from the group. Back in High School we had been paired up into groups of four for a basic lab experiment however once the lab began it seems everyone had their own views on where to begin. It seemed as if we all had the right general idea, but overtime became two versus two ultimately resulting in a debate. Looking back there were a variety of different ways I could have approached the situation to ensure all ideas were heard, however like Megan Roper I ended up transferring to a new group where I was able to think with different people who shared the same ideas as me for it better helped me to understand that although people are able to think for themselves, they’d rather think in a group. As expressed previously Jacob’s book allowed me to open up my mind by providing me with real-life stories where I was able to envision myself in their situations. I’ve found Jacob’s “How To Think” to be incredibly useful towards my Psychology major as well for psychology study of the human mind, and why people are the way they are.I found combining Psychology, and “How To Think” to be incredibly beneficial for it allowed me to understand why people feel how they feel as well as why wethink what we think. In addition, further allows people to get a better read on an individual as well as potentially treating them more efficiently. In Conclusion I believe that many would greatly benefit from Jacob’s “How To Think” for its representation on how to better enhance your thinking, and even awareness in a way where you’re able to incorporate that new knowledge into your everyday lives.Arts & HumanitiesEnglish