Notes from Dr. Preston's article
Interdependence vs. independence
Independence glamorized by American culture
Interdependence more effective in the long run
Interdependence is reached unintentionally, like with Coke and Pepsi
Should view struggle to attract a resource rather than to fight its absence
Alliances should incorporate human interaction
With independence, the sacrifice towards "something greater than oneself" is lost
Even classic heroes were interdependent- needed father/mother figure, guide, even enemy
For alliance to work a sufficient answer is needed for "what's in it for me?"
Society is becoming more selfish
Less community participation, more divorces!
9/11 response demonstrated power of community support; everyone pitched in for victims
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