Human beings, whatever their backgrounds, are more open than we think, that their behavior cannot be confidently predicted from their past, that we are all creatures vulnerable to new thoughts, new attitudes. And while such vulnerability creates all sorts of possibilities, both good and bad, its very existence is exciting. It means that no human being should be written off, no change in thinking deemed impossible. Howard Zinn
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Human beings are more open than we think. The idea of human beings being vulnerable to new thoughts, new attitudes is something that most people will never fully understand. Most people believe that if they are exposed to new ideas, then they will automatically change their mindset. This is untrue.

New ideas have the potential to either improve or ruin our lives. However, being vulnerable to these new thoughts creates an excitement about the world and brings us closer together as a people.

Source: You Cant Be Neutral On A Moving Train: A Personal History Of Our Times

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