Intensive Study 9 Another reason why we distrust thinking is that it seems unnatural Human beings are a social species, but thinking is an activity that people do best when they re alone. Consequently, we worry about people who like to think. It disturbs us to meet a person who deliberately chooses to sit alone and think instead of going to a party or a soccer match. We suspect that such a person needs counseling In addition, such people can sometimes appear unfriendly -and that makes us deeply uneasy
Intensive Study 9 Another reason why we distrust thinking is that it seems unnatural. Human beings are a social species, but thinking is an activity that people do best when they’re alone. Consequently, we worry about people who like to think. It disturbs us to meet a person who deliberately chooses to sit alone and think instead of going to a party or a soccer match. We suspect that such a person needs counseling. In addition, such people can sometimes appear unfriendly ― and that makes us deeply uneasy
Intensive Study 10 Our concern is misplaced. Intelligence is just as much a part of human nature as friendliness. It would certainly be unnatural for someone to totally isolate themselves. But it would be equally unnatural for a person to allow his mind to die of neglect 11 If Americans ever became convinced of the importance of thought, we would probably find ways to solve the problems of our schools, problems that now seem impossible to overcome. But how can we revive interest in the art of thinking? the best place to start would be in the home. Family members should practice saying such things as P'll wash the dishes tonight because I know you want to catch up on your thinking
Intensive Study 10 Our concern is misplaced. Intelligence is just as much a part of human nature as friendliness. It would certainly be unnatural for someone to totally isolate themselves. But it would be equally unnatural for a person to allow his mind to die of neglect. 11 If Americans ever became convinced of the importance of thought, we would probably find ways to solve the problems of our schools, problems that now seem impossible to overcome. But how can we revive interest in the art of thinking? The best place to start would be in the home. Family members should practice saying such things as, “ I’ll wash the dishes tonight because I know you want to catch up on your thinking
Intensive Study 12 This may sound crazy. But if we are to survive as a free people, we will have to take some such course of action as soon as possible because regardless of what some advertisers have led us to believe this country does not run on oil. It runs on ideas
Intensive Study 12 This may sound crazy. But if we are to survive as a free people, we will have to take some such course of action as soon as possible, because regardless of what some advertisers have led us to believe, this country does not run on oil. It runs on ideas
neglect v to pay little or no attention to C overlook v to fail to notice or consider, to ignore deliberately e.g When she decided to rent the house. she overlooked the fact that there's no public transportation around
neglect v. — to pay little or no attention to e.g. • His secretary had neglected filing all the documents of the project. Cf. forget v. — to leave behind unintentionally; to be unable to remember e.g. • Don’t feel upset because she forgot your name. Cf. overlook v. — to fail to notice or consider; to ignore deliberately e.g. • When she decided to rent the house, she overlooked the fact that there’s no public transportation around
(be) in trouble having difficulties or problems e. g If they know we are in trouble, they will certainly come to our help Translate 许多dot公司陷入资金问题。 K Many dot companies are in trouble with funds
(be) in trouble — having difficulties or problems e.g. • If they know we are in trouble, they will certainly come to our help. Translate 许多 dot 公司陷入资金问题。 Key Many dot companies are in trouble with funds