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"最反叛的事情不是反对大众而是自己思考"

Peter Thiel

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Thinking for yourself means making your own decisions and not just following what everyone else is doing. Imagine you're in a group and everyone wants to go to a party, but you want to stay home and read a book. It's easier to just go along with the group, but if you choose to stay home, you're thinking for yourself. Here's another example: In history, there were times when most people thought the world was flat. But some people, like Christopher Columbus, thought differently and proved it was round. They didn't oppose people just to be different; they truly believed in their own ideas. When you think for yourself, you don't just blindly follow others. You consider what's best for you and make decisions based on your own thoughts. This can lead to new ideas or better choices for your life. By doing this, you can discover new paths and perhaps even inspire others to think for themselves too.

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Autonomy Contrarian Critical thinking Independent thought Individuality Nonconformity Originality Personal freedom Self-reliance
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