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What does it mean?
Societies need mechanisms to resolve differences to progress together.
In plain terms
Create ways to handle differences so everyone can move forward.
What can you take from it?
Establish conflict resolution mechanisms for shared progress.

Where it applies

  • community building
  • social harmony

Putting it to work

  • form dispute committees
  • promote dialogue

Questions to consider

  • What mechanisms help resolve differences?
  • How do communities unite?

Another view

It relies on external wisdom beyond human control.

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