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“Before the scientific rationalism took hold of our minds and before we became succumbed to a materialistic worldview, the Western philosophy was holistic and relational, and even now there are many scientists in the West seeing things totally interconnected.”

Quote by Satish Kumar

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Satish Kumar is an accomplished magazine editor, born on August 9, 1936. He is renowned for his profound insights into sustainable development and environmental protection. more

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“In spite of nuclear weapons, large numbers of American citizens feel totally insecure. And in spite of so much wealth, industry and technology, many Americans are living under deprivation and anxiety. So happiness is not in accumulation of material goods, it's in sharing and caring.”