Wait, what? We live in a world with infinite differences – and every day we are exposed to content online that exploits our differences. But what would happen if we put that same magnifying glass on the differences that unite us? Like food and friendship, for starters. Two years ago, I returned to Chile from …
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Acts of Civity Amidst Tragedy Lead to Enduring Connections
Civity is more than connecting and belonging; it is a cultural change. Recently, I experienced civity even in the midst of tragedy. In December 2022, my city was on fire. At 5 p.m., I could hear fire trucks and planes dropping water from the sky. My heart clenched to see how the fire advanced mercilessly …
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