#context
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The ability to see like a state can lead to disastrous outcomes when it ignores local contexts.
From Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott
Every act of thinking presupposes a context of knowledge.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
The nature of scientific progress is deeply tied to the social context in which it occurs.
From The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
To truly understand human behavior, we must look beyond the individual and consider the societal context.
From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
A religion can be understood only in its own context.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
A building can only be alive if it fits into its context.
The context in which we make decisions can significantly alter our choices.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
The historical Jesus was a complex figure, deeply embedded in the culture of his time.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
Content is king, but context is God.
From The Search Engine Optimization Workbook by Jason McDonald
Creating AI that understands context is essential for meaningful interactions.
From The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian
The ability to switch contexts and apply knowledge broadly is essential.
From Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Understanding the context of a customer's world is critical to innovation.
Understanding context is essential for accurate analysis.
From The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer Jr.
To fully grasp the role of religion in violence, one must consider the socio-political context.
From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong
Therapy can be a valuable tool, but it’s important to find a therapist who understands your cultural context.
From The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Rheeda Walker
In the right context, a single idea can lead to a revolution.
Understanding religion requires studying its history and context.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
We often fail to recognize the influence of context on our decisions.
From Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein
He was a man of his time, shaped by the political and social turmoil around him.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
To understand the past, we must first understand the present context of our lives.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
Aggression is often a result of social context rather than an innate trait.
From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
Understanding God requires an understanding of the historical context.
From A History of God by Karen Armstrong
The study of science cannot be divorced from the study of history.
From The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
The more you know about the history of religion, the more you see it as a product of its time.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
Every philosophy is a reflection of its time.
From The Cave and the Light by Arthur Herman
When we make decisions, we often fail to take into account the context.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
When we think about morality, we often overlook the importance of context.
From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
Understanding Jesus requires understanding the world he lived in.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
The scrolls also offer a window into the socio-political climate of the time.
From The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Lim
The cholera outbreak of 1854 was not just a medical issue; it was a societal one.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
To understand Jesus, one must understand the world he lived in.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
Understanding the historical context of religions can reveal the roots of their conflicts.
From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong