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What does it mean?
Hicks expresses strong dislike for patriotism, arguing that national borders are artificial on a round world.
In plain terms
He says he hates patriotism because the world is one continuous place without real divisions.
What can you take from it?
Consider the artificiality of national borders in a global context.

Where it applies

  • political debates
  • international travel
  • national pride

Putting it to work

  • advocating global unity
  • questioning nationalism

Questions to consider

  • What defines a nation?
  • Is global citizenship possible?

Another view

Patriotism often serves community identity and cohesion.

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