Theories that go counter to the facts of human nature are foredoomed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Theories that contradict human nature are destined to fail.
- In plain terms
- If an idea goes against how humans really are, it will not work.
- What can you take from it?
- Align ideas with human nature to avoid failure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What theories ignore human reality?
- How do you account for human nature?
Another view
Human nature can evolve or vary culturally.
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