Rhapsody Journal
Is thinking doubtful? Because doubts ask questions, when there are doubts, they think about answering, and finally decide the one that can convince them the most among the many answers.
The famous psychologist Jonathan Haidt's book "Elephant Riders and Elephants" makes a vivid metaphor for our rational thinking and internal motivation.
Elephants and elephant riders. Elephants represent our emotions and subconscious. It's very, very powerful, but often acts unwisely.
...... The elephant rider represents our intellect, our thinking, our perceptions. It holds the reins in its hand and can direct the elephant to turn, stop or advance.
But the elephant rider can command the elephant only if he wants to. If the elephant has a desire or unwillingness, the elephant rider is insignificant and powerless.
Perhaps only when reason and emotion cooperate can people live wisely and freely. 【Expand】【Collapse】
