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“Therefore, this is a question of whether we, humans, can change our culture and begin to truly care for all Creation, nurture all Life and thereby avert our own extinction. As such, this is a deeply spiritual issue and we can begin to act today, regardless of age. But the good news is that this is not a question of whether we will change our culture, but a question of when.”

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Shailesh Rao, born in 1971, is a mysterious professional whose identity and career remain unclear. His life experience and contributions are limited to available information. more

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