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What does it mean?
Current times are defined by growing public demands.
In plain terms
People expect more now.
What can you take from it?
Expect progress in society.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • reform movements

Putting it to work

  • advocate change

Questions to consider

  • What do you expect from society?

Another view

Expectations can lead to disappointment.

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