When we think about the Amish, we imagine a backward farming culture with beards and no technology. And you will mostly be right about most of that, except the part about them being backward. In fact, they’re anything but that, showcasing some pretty advanced societal principles.
The Amish are one of the most forward-thinking societies that, in many ways, cleverly embrace things that other cultures may find out of bounds. And while they look prudish, they are anything but that. They leave school at 14, speak three languages, and live longer than most. Keep reading because that’s not all that makes Amish people cooler than most of us think!
