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What does it mean?
Humanity will reach true civilization when people stop oppressing each other and become comrades.
In plain terms
We will have a great society when we stop fighting and help each other.
What can you take from it?
Cooperation and mutual respect are keys to a better society.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • community building
  • international relations

Putting it to work

  • promote cooperative models
  • build inclusive communities
  • resolve conflicts peacefully

Questions to consider

  • Is peace natural or learned?
  • How do we build trust?

Another view

It idealizes human nature and ignores inherent conflicts.

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