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What does it mean?
Seeing the world firsthand gives you the power to evaluate those in authority.
In plain terms
When you travel and see things yourself you can judge leaders more accurately.
What can you take from it?
Gain direct experience to form independent judgments.

Where it applies

  • travel
  • voting
  • research

Putting it to work

  • read primary sources
  • travel locally
  • question narratives

Questions to consider

  • How do you verify what you are told?

Another view

Personal experience can still be biased or limited in scope.

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