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What does it mean?
Humanity's main task is spiritual and educational to avoid extinction through rapid learning.
In plain terms
We must learn fast to change behavior and survive.
What can you take from it?
Fast learning prevents extinction.

Where it applies

  • crisis management
  • social change

Putting it to work

  • global education campaigns

Questions to consider

  • Can humanity learn fast enough?
  • What is extinction education?

Another view

Education alone may not change behavior.

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