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“But, to judge the action fairly, we must transport ourselves to the age when it happened.”

Book:History of the Conquest of Mexico

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History of the Conquest of Mexico

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William H. Prescott

William H. Prescott was an American historian renowned for his in-depth research on the history of Latin America. His work 'The History of the Conquest of Mexico and Peru' has had a profound impact on historical studies. more

“Why does our society teach young people to follow beauty standards? Why do young boys and girls have to look beautiful to be accepted into certain professions such as modeling and acting? Why do companies sell fairness creams? Every skin color is beautiful. Why is the society obsessed with looks?”

Society Life And Living Life Philosophy Black Lives Matter Beautiful Inside Black Lives Matter Racism Say No To Beauty Standards Every Skin Color Is Beautiful Say No To Fairness Creams

Author:Avijeet Das

“Human bias ranges from the destructive to what seems to be benign, but benign bias is still a dragging force on our humanity. How we manage our bias is the key to progressing as a society. - Tom Golway”

Life Lessons Humanity Society Ethics

Author:Tom Golway

“It is the little platoons, rather than the great society, which command attention in this new version of the national past; the spirit of place rather than that of the common law or the institutions of representative government.”

Government Society Institutions Memory Heritage Representation Public Spaces Spirit Of Place

Book:Theatres of Memory

Source: Theatres of Memory

“The Great Men create a clearly defined caste system of who are the saviours and who are the saved and the gates to ever escaping assigned status are carefully guarded.”

Philosophy Democracy Society Feminism Anarchy Governance Social Issues Class Struggle

Book:Binding Chaos: Mass Collaboration on a Global Scale

Source: Binding Chaos: Mass Collaboration on a Global Scale

“Start with that. Chaos. No control, no law, no government at all. Like being in the arena. Where do we go from there? What sort of agreement is necessary if we're to live in peace? What sort of social contract is required for survival?”

Society Chaos Control Contracts Hobbes Locke Rousseau

Book:The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Source: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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