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What does it mean?
Spock attributes many societal problems to a lack of spiritual values.
In plain terms
Lack of spiritual values causes many of our problems.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate values to solve societal issues.

Where it applies

  • community building
  • policy
  • education

Putting it to work

  • teach values
  • reflect deeply
  • prioritize ethics

Questions to consider

  • What values matter most?
  • How do you define spirit?

Another view

Spiritual values are hard to define or measure.

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