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What does it mean?
Being a radical means going to the roots of issues. Superficial thinkers are not radicals.
In plain terms
Radical means going deep.
What can you take from it?
Seek root causes.

Where it applies

  • political analysis
  • personal growth
  • education

Putting it to work

  • dig deeper
  • ask why
  • understand causes

Questions to consider

  • What is the root of this problem?
  • Are you thinking deeply?

Another view

Sometimes surface actions are enough.

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