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But hope is a human construct, a coping mechanism in the face of uncertainty that holds no sway in the natural world. And yet, hope, like fear, is contagious, communicable; when expressed by a respected leader, like Darby Allen, it has the power to create an imaginary zone of protection around a group. Hope—the willpower of positive thinking—is clearly adaptive to human survival. To remain cohesive under pressure, communities need trustworthy authority figures capable of leading by example and exhorting others to manage their thoughts and feelings, especially doubt and fear. But there is a ...more
Fire Weather: On the Front Lines of a Burning World
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