Thinking
for yourself Thinking for yourself is still a radical act
Thinking for yourself is not a popular activity, though it should be
Every step of real progress in our society has come from it. But in
most circles, particularly in places that shape our lives-families
schools and most workplaces-thinking for yourself is regarded
ith suspicion. Some institutions thwart it on purpose. It can be
seen as dangerou
I was reminded of this sad fact at a party when a fellow guest asked
me the subject of a book I was planning to write. I told him that it
was about how people can help each other to think for themselves
Oh dear, " he said, "I don't think much of that; I much prefer
people do as theyre told. "I later found out that he is the fourth-
generation president of one of the largest oil companies
