I don't particular agree with the "visit other countries" sentiment, because I have not been convinced that traveling inherently leads to challenging your own ideas -- in fact, most people seem to come back pointing to experiences that confirmed their already existing biases.
But: the status quo is dangerous. It always has been. If we stay comfortable for too long we run the risk of being overtaken by those who don't know how to relax, by those who cannot relax. The tortoise and the hare retold again and again, ad infinitum.
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I don't particular agree with the "visit other countries" sentiment, because I have not been convinced that traveling inherently leads to challenging your own ideas -- in fact, most people seem to come back pointing to experiences that confirmed their already existing biases.
But: the status quo is dangerous. It always has been. If we stay comfortable for too long we run the risk of being overtaken by those who don't know how to relax, by those who cannot relax. The tortoise and the hare retold again and again, ad infinitum.
What I'm trying to say is, "good piece".
Yes that is a very strong argument against going overseas - but there is research for both sides.
I will add opposing sides in the future. Thank you for your feedback!
any suggestions for improvement?