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Focus on Commonalities, Not Differences
The societal division, judgment, fear, and lack of self-advocacy among people are learned behaviors that begin in childhood when individuals are taught to suppress their emotions and needs. This leads to conflicts where individuals are essentially acting like babies in adult bodies, fighting for their innate desires of safety, love, happiness, and peace. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the fundamental similarities shared by individuals rather than focusing on minor differences. By uniting based on common ground, people can evade distractions caused by cultural and social conflicts, which benefit various entities but hinder societal progress in addressing critical issues like the cost of living, healthcare, and mental health crises.