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    Wallace discusses how people naturally see themselves as the center of the universe and think in self-centered ways. He suggests this leads people to live too focused on themselves and their own desires. Wallace concludes by advising people to try to avoid this default thinking and instead focus on being aware of others and living compassionately.

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    Wallace discusses how people naturally see themselves as the center of the universe and think in self-centered ways. He suggests this leads people to live too focused on themselves and their own desires. Wallace concludes by advising people to try to avoid this default thinking and instead focus on being aware of others and living compassionately.

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    “This is Water”

    Discussion Questions
    (Make sure to annotate as you read. Define unknown words. Summarize main ideas and ask
    questions in the margins.)

    1. What does Wallace mean by our "natural default setting" manner of thinking?

    2. What is Wallace inferring (what does he mean) when he speaks of people living too self-
    centered and under the belief, "I am the center of the universe?"

    3. In Wallace’s conclusion, what does he suggests that we try to do to avoid this “natural default”
    way of thinking and living?

    4. Describe how self-centered thinking occurs in your own life, or someone you know, or
    someone have observed. Then explain the negative or positive effects of thinking in this manner.

    5. If you were to accept Wallace's arguments in this speech, what actions will you take today to
    live by his advice? How will you discipline yourself to stay the course?

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