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“The planet earth has a life span of eight billion years, give or take a few million. People have been around for approximately forty thousand years-a virtual blink in the cosmos. It is sad that we as a species are ravaging the natural world so fast that we are jeopardizing our survival. If we wipe ourselves out, it would be the height of folly, but the earth will survive even us. It will eventually restore itself. It might take a few thousand years, and it won't be just as it was before, but its life is stronger than death.”

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Charlotte Sophia Kasl
Charlotte Sophia Kasl

Charlotte Sophia Kasl, born in 1938, is an accomplished psychologist. Her research focuses on organizational psychology and leadership development, offering profound insights into organizational behavior and team dynamics. more

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