Recognize Your Humanity to Claim Your Needs

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Self-humanization is essential for personal growth and sense of responsibility. As individuals begin to embrace their humanity, they cultivate self-confidence and recognize their legitimate needs, such as adequate housing, food, and healthcare. Acknowledging these needs underlines the importance of deserving support rather than viewing it as mere complaining.

No matter who you are or where you live, political choices influence your life. Hungarian activist and academic, Tessza Udvarhelyi, emphasizes that anyone, whether or not they work in politics, has collective power. This week, she joins Chris to discuss her work fighting for democracy under an increasingly authoritarian government, why affording power to the people is a must, and how we can all participate.

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