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Where Do Values Originate?

Sarah Jenkins • • 7 min read
Where Do Values Originate?

Personal Values are:
They are influenced by our beliefs, our background, education, and our individual and wider social networks. Some of our personal ideas can originate from prejudice, myths and assumptions. We need to be aware of how our values influence what we do.

Where does our value come from?

The quality of your values will ultimately be determined by the source of your beliefs. For example, when your beliefs are tied to an expert or authority--whether it's a religious leader, the New York Times, or your parents--your beliefs are only as solid as that authority.

Where do our beliefs and values come from?

People's values, beliefs and attitudes are formed and bonded over time through the influences of family, friends, society and life experiences. So, by the time you're an adult, you can hold very definite views on just about everything with a sense of “no one is going to change my mind”.

Sarah Jenkins
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Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.