I don't like the idea of close-mindedness, period. However, I do not think that is something that all Amish are. Limited schooling, and the shunning of technology does not mean there is no growth. Some of our most brilliant minds dropped out of highschool, or had little schooling. "School" does not equal "Learning."
The Amish may not apply their knowledge in terms of advancement, but we have not found advancement to be a necessity yet. In fact, advancement has brought alot of suffering, polarization, and death with it's benefits. Either way, they are their own society.
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