Because you are a gorilla whose views and values are closely connected to the environment, I understand that you might not be able to tackle some of the deeper reasons for the insanity that has come to characterize human behavior. I do not feel that human nature would allow for the structural changes you envision, either, because the world is now deeply entrenched in a global market economy that informs the worldview of most of the planet's six billion people. In such a pluralistic world, it would be impossible for anyone with a Leaver mentality to make much of a political impact. Changing the world, I am afraid, is a process that depends on two main variables: working within the system, and working within the individual. Working within the system while working on oneself is the optimal combination of actions. The individual who takes full responsibility for his or her actions would not be able to lead without invoking the same ethical principles you do.
Another important point I would love to hear you comment on is the fact that many people would disagree with you wholeheartedly. Do you believe those who disagree are simply ignorant, or do you value their input as being integral to the fabric of human society? If you do value their input, what are some of the ways we can work together with people from different backgrounds and with different worldviews? How do you feel about human government and politics? In a pluralistic democracy like the United States, leaders are elected by a majority. If your views are in the minority, then what are some of the steps you would take to achieve your objectives while allowing others to promote their own ideals?
I believe that the most important differences between Taking and Leaving cultures are not based on any fundamental, biological, or genetic...
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