Books and tapes can be insanely helpful with cognitive pattern adjustments. So can others prodding us. We've forgotten the value of both of these. It explains

Books and tapes can be insanely helpful with cognitive pattern adjustments. So can others prodding us. We've forgotten the value of both of these. It explains why "we" don't seek these things — and simultaneously let others take their place (ads, behavioural suggestions in media, etc).