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“So long as we continued to attach more importance to our own narrow group membership than to the 'global village' we would propagate prejudice and ignorance. There was absolutely no harm in being part of a small group - indeed, with our hunter-gatherer band mentality it gave comfort, provided us with an inner circle of friends who could be utterly trusted, who were absolutely reliable. It helped give us peace of mind. The danger came only from drawing that sharp line, digging that ditch, laying that minefield, between our own group and any other group that thought differently.”

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Jane Goodall, born on April 3, 1934, is a renowned primatologist. She is best known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees and is considered one of the founders of modern primatology. Dr. Goodall's work has had a profound impact on our understanding of animal behavior. more

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