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Chesterton Fence: Don’t Destroy What You Don’t Understand!
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/26Ever wondered why some traditions stick around even if they seem outdated? This video dives into the 'Chesterton Fence' principle, showing you why it's super important to understand the history behind rules before you change them! You'll pick up some thought-provoking ideas perfect for educators and anyone interested in policy reform.
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assume
US /əˈsum/
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UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/
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UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Businessperson who develops new businesses
- A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
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US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
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UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
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US /ˈmætɚ/
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UK /'mætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be of great importance; to count
- Uncountable Noun
- Material all things are made of that fills space
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