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Franklin was a pioneer of "human optimization". As detailed in his famous , he developed a "Thirteen Virtues" plan to achieve moral perfection, using a daily checklist to track his progress on traits like industry and humility. His philosophy was deeply practical:
Born in January 1706 to a modest family in Boston, Benjamin Franklin’s formal education lasted only two years before he was put to work in his father’s candle-making shop. Restless and ambitious, he eventually became an apprentice at his brother’s printing press, where he secretly penned satirical essays under the pseudonym "Silence Dogood". This marked the beginning of a lifelong career as a master communicator and . Engineering a Better Self Franklin - 01
Notably, Franklin never patented his inventions, believing they should be shared freely to improve the human condition. The Diplomatic Foundation Franklin was a pioneer of "human optimization"