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What does it mean?
Human preferences are highly diverse and unpredictable.
In plain terms
Everyone has different tastes.
What can you take from it?
Respect others' differences.

Where it applies

  • socializing
  • conflict
  • art

Putting it to work

  • accept differences
  • explore tastes

Questions to consider

  • What taste surprised you?
  • Why do we differ?

Another view

Some tastes are objectively harmful.

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