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Today, we are truly a global family. What happens in one part of the world may affect us all. This, of course, is not only true of the negative things that happen, but is equally valid for the positive developments. We not only know what happens elsewhere, thanks to the extraordinary modern communications technology. We are also directly affected by events that occur far away.

Tenzin Gyatso (Dalai Lama)#40

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Global interconnectedness means events everywhere affect everyone, positively or negatively.
In plain terms
We are all connected; what happens far away affects us all.
What can you take from it?
Recognize that local actions have global consequences.

Where it applies

  • international news
  • climate change
  • economic shifts

Putting it to work

  • global citizenship
  • local action
  • awareness raising

Questions to consider

  • How does a distant event affect my daily life?
  • What is my responsibility to the global community?

Another view

Individuals often feel powerless to influence distant global events.

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