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Taimur Discovers the Value of History

Not Overthinking

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Contextualizing Human Behavior in Education

This chapter explores the speaker's journey of self-education in the humanities and the significance of historical consciousness in understanding contemporary societal issues. It critiques simplistic explanations for human behavior, particularly those favored in STEM, while advocating for a nuanced perspective that considers cultural and historical contexts. The discussion also examines the cultural differences between humanities and STEM students at UK universities, particularly concerning behaviors like smoking and mental health.

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