Error's Chains - How Forged and Broken

Frank S. Dobbins' "Error's Chains: How Forged and Broken" traces how damaging beliefs and institutional habits can tighten into invisible chains—first by shaping what people think is “normal,” then by rewarding the very mistakes that keep the system locked in place. Through a focused blend of historical insight and practical reasoning, the book follows the origins of these errors, showing how they are reinforced through repetition, authority, and convenient rationalizations. But it doesn't stop at diagnosis: Dobbins also explores what it takes to break the cycle—by recognizing the mechanisms of harm, confronting uncomfortable facts, and rebuilding understanding on sound principles rather than inherited assumptions. The result is a challenging, thought-provoking read. Error's Chains - How Forged and Broken is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883.