I wonder if such a choice-driven civilization like ours has an effect on stress and anxiety levels? Do other cultures like Amish and Asian mentioned in the TED article necessarily need to write to heal? If they believe in interdependence and social harmony, then their emotional intelligence must be sky high!
America is all about “me me me”. We all want attention. We all want our voice, opinion, and style to be heard. Social media platforms are a great way to share your personal experience as a human being and let others know how your doing, it’s off the screen where we don’t pay as much attention (and actually judge).
In the Tolerance article it says “Dialogue requires openness to new ideas and collective learning.” Sounds a little counterintuitive to the choice culture we have here. For example, politics or racial issues seems to be a huge debate starter, but all that arrise in the stupidity of Trump or ignorance of the people who don't agree with the race protests on campus. If we were in the mindset of the Amish, perhaps we’d be more open to hearing to their side with an open mind, ergo creating a less tense and stressed out culture.
If emotional intelligence is introduced into schools, I think that future generation of US citizens will feel more harmonious. It’s important to empathize with others and put yourself in some else shoes in a non-judgmental and open-minded way.
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