Your Attitude Matters Part 7: Self‑Defense: A Universal Human Fact
Your Attitude Matters – Part 7 Self‑Defense: A Universal Human Fact Opening: Human Behaviour, Economics & a Mathematical Lens Classical economics assumes humans act rationally, while real life repeatedly proves otherwise. Behavioural economics steps in to explain this gap - where instincts, fear, and survival override calculated choice. In mathematics, differentiation helps us observe a situation at a moment , while integration helps us understand the entire journey . Human attitude works the same way. A single reaction can destroy what long patience and effort have built. The Story In ancient traditions, the Swayamvar system was a respected and functional institution. It allowed a woman of marriageable age — often a princess — to choose her life partner based on courage, character, intelligence, or ritual challenges. Youth, elders, and social influencers participated, making it a collective yet dignified decision. In one such grand ceremony, a wealthy family announced a c...