Interaction Between People as the Crucial Motor of Change

Acclaimed philosopher and historian Theodore Zeldin has engaged in a lifetime of philosophical study in search of what a full and flourishing life could be. He says that our relationships with others is both the greatest problem and the greatest opportunity of the twenty-first century, “interactions between people are the crucial motor of change.” Our society is full of untapped potential for richer, more creative human interactions. By relating to others we can learn to emerge from established patterns of thought and behavior and experience a fuller life. We do that two at a time—answering the question of who was the most influential person for you can give us a hint of the power of this intimate conversation with another. He says: For me, it is not individuals (or the masses) who change the world, but twosomes. It is couples who create the next generation. It is in private meetings...

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