CHARLES PEARSON

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Morality is not evidence of a higher being, but rather it is evidence that human beings have a strong social bent. Humans are among the earth's social animals. Protection and love is the foundation for cooperation. And, therefore, it is fundamental to our success.

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There cannot be human knowledge without human perception and interpretation of what is perceived.

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Empathy cures all social ills.
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Many of civilization's social problems arise from the lack of empathy. We categorize ourselves and others constantly—unknowingly and for the sake of comprehending the world's complexity. However, by creating the "other" we lose compassion for those who we've deemed unlike us.

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To be human is to be able to satisfy primitive needs and desires through complex and counter-intuitive strategies, particularly, foregoing short term benefits to work together for a long term goal.

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Speech is more than the ability to convey thoughts through a sequence of sounds. Persons in dialogue collaboratively create new ideas. Lifetimes of disparate experiences are brought to bear on a particular topic, improving each participant.

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Unspoken beliefs are inchoate. Articulating thoughts—particularly convictions—to another person forces the speaker to create understandable argument from intangible notions. Explaining beliefs to another person not only refines the belief, it requires self-examination.

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Each person is a link between the past and the future. This is the moment of human history that we have the power to control. We currently enjoy unprecedented insight regarding the universe and ourselves. We must make sure that future generations can say the same.

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Neither an individual nor a society can be vibrant and healthy without both of these elements. An individual relies on a fair and functioning society to thrive. A society requires thoughtful and dynamic individuals to succeed. But for one, the other cannot be sustained.

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How we live our lives is the product of our understanding of the world around us. That understanding, therefore, must be built through empirical observation and critical analysis. Without a logical worldview, the manner in which we live will also be devoid of reason.

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A just and verdant society can only exist where power is restrained by democratic principles. There must be robust institutions, but also a culture of transparency and accountability. Corruption is born from complacency and the perceived futility of challenging authority.

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