Category: Mussar

Here is a ranking of recent cross-disciplinary studies that examine responsibility across cognitive neuroscience, sociology, and psychology. These studies offer insights into the interplay of cognition, social dynamics, and psychological mechanisms underlying individual and collective responsibility: Orianne, J.F., et al. – The Process of Memory Semantization as the Result of Interactions between Individual, Collective, and…

Here’s a detailed exploration of cognitive biases that may impede the skillful practice of achrayut (responsibility), along with S.M.A.R.T. goals designed to mitigate these biases at both the individual and community levels: 1. Self-Serving Bias Description: This bias leads individuals to attribute successes to their own actions while attributing failures to external factors. This can…

In systems theory and cognitive neuroscience, the Mussar trait of achrayut (responsibility) can be analyzed through the lens of various systems archetypes, particularly “Limits to Growth,” “Shifting the Burden,” and “Fixes that Fail.” Examining achrayut in these archetypal contexts elucidates how responsibility functions not only as a personal ethical trait but as an essential lever…

http://www.emotionalcompetency.com/responsibility.htm (for the column in question) 1. Avoiding Responsibility Specific: Commit to acknowledging one area of responsibility daily, whether it’s a small household task or a work duty. Measurable: Track daily acknowledgments in a journal. Achievable: Start with small tasks, gradually moving to larger responsibilities over time. Relevant: Builds awareness and acceptance of responsibility. Time-bound:…