Do you cherish equality, compassion, and science?
From our perspective, these values are obviously good. But in the scope of world history, they’re strikingly unusual.
In his book The Air We Breathe, Glen respectfully asks us to consider how and why we esteem these virtues.
Discussion Questions:
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Where do you think the cultural support for equality, compassion, consent, enlightenment, science, freedom, and progress come from?
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Glen writes, “We have a kind of semi-Christianity in the West, and it’s enough to make us miserable.” Does this ring true to you? How so?
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How could this interview help you empathetically start conversations with your friends?