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Further comparing the U.S. and China, Kleinman noted that Chinese mental illness hospitals emphasize the protection of society from the mentally ill—a mindset that cultivates a perception of the mentally ill as unpredictable, out of control, and potentially dangerous...
...framing the American mindset toward history, historian Richard Hofstadter wrote that we as a people prefer "a spirit of sentimental appreciation rather than of critical analysis." In other words, under a veil of blind nostalgia, Americans quickly become attached to a particular narrative as the one correct interpretation of a murky past. Challenges to this worldview, then, are often met with the most vitriolic of reactions, as champions of the established historical guard fiercely defend that which they consider "proper" American history...
...complacency of our interpretative mindset fails to advance the inquiry into what got us where we are today. In order to gain a better sense of ourselves we must synthesize different perspectives to formulate a more conscientious analysis of who we are as Americans. If we can do this in the midst of this hostile debate, then Americans can perhaps finally prove Hofstadter’s interpretation delightfully false...
...came out with a new mindset,” Rosekrans said. “A new day meant a clean slate. We knew it would be a huge deal if we won because they’re only a few spots behind us in the rankings. [The win] came at a crucial point in the season. It really boosted our morale...
...think our mindset going forward is a confident one,” Rogers said. “If we bring our best and smartest effort, we can beat everyone...