We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders.

Summary

This quote suggests that humans often let their lack of knowledge or understanding deceive them into believing they can live independently. It emphasizes that people tend to isolate themselves in different ways, such as isolating in small factions, segregating based on race, or even isolating themselves based on gender. The quote encourages the acknowledgment of our collective interconnectedness and highlights the fallacy of thinking that we can thrive while living in isolation.

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