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THE SCIENCE OF BELONGING
Being engaged in some way for the good of the community, whatever that community, is a factor in a meaningful life. We long to belong, and belonging and caring anchors our sense of place in the universe.
PATRICIA CHURCHLAND
You step out into the middle of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon as 2,600 fans at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi scream your name. You open your arms like the wings of a bird, ushering in all the cheers from the crowd. You’re trying to absorb any final energy and confidence you can from the noisy crowd before you clash with your menacing opponent.
The referee motions for both of you to approach the center of the ring. The referee tells you to make it a “clean fight,” you touch ...
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