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[Introduction: Too much wisdom] Ch.1: The divided self
For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh... (St. Paul) The mind is divided in many ways, but the division that really matters is between conscious/reasoned processes and automatic/implicit processes. These two parts are like a rider on the back of an elephant. The rider’s inability to control the elephant by force explains many puzzles about our mental life, particularly why we have such trouble with weakness of will. Learning how to train the elephant is the secret of self-improvement.
The Happiness Hypothesis - Jonathan Haidt
Words of wisdom flood over us. Which ones can transform us? A brief introduction to why this book was written, how the ten ideas were chosen, and what lies ahead.