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What does it mean?
Rebellion connects isolated individuals to the human race, proving collective existence.
In plain terms
Rebellion proves you exist with others, moving from loneliness to shared humanity.
What can you take from it?
Rebellion connects your personal struggle to humanity.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • philosophical debate
  • social movements

Putting it to work

  • engage in rebellion
  • foster solidarity
  • challenge authority

Questions to consider

  • Does rebellion unite us?
  • Why do you rebel?

Another view

Individual rebellion may not always lead to collective action.

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