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Innovation is not just about technology; it’s about the interplay of social structures and scale.

From Scale by Geoffrey West

I learned that as long as I held fast to my beliefs and values, I could make the world a better place.

From Becoming by Michelle Obama

Our brains evolved to navigate a world of social complexity.
Social media platforms have become the primary instruments of surveillance.
Understanding the motivations of others is the key to social intelligence.
The gap between the rich and poor can lead to social unrest.

From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

When faced with uncertainty, we often turn to the opinions of others.

From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Collaboration can be a challenge for introverts.
The ability to empathize is vital for building strong connections.
Eating is a social act that connects us to others.
All of my work is about the world and the people in it.
In the end, it’s about connection and community.

From Wolfpack by Abby Wambach

In order to be oneself, one must be recognized by others.
You are the average of the five people you most associate with.
We cannot be free until we are free in our bodies.
The freedom of others is necessary for my freedom.
Aggression is often a result of social context rather than an innate trait.
Trees are social beings.
The desire for social status is one of the primary motivators of human behavior.
We must amplify the voices of those who are often unheard.

From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams

Theories of mind are developed through interaction and social experiences in early life.
We need to rethink our economic and social models to adapt to these changes.
The fork may seem simple, but it has played a significant role in shaping dining etiquette.
The people we surround ourselves with shape our thoughts and behaviors.
The forest is a community.
It is the responsibility of the artist to be a witness to the world.
The moral roots of liberals and conservatives are different.

From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

Mathematics can be used as a weapon against the marginalized.
People often prefer to appear moral rather than to actually be moral.
People are motivated to be moral, but they often misunderstand each other's morality.

From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

The failure of large-scale social planning is often attributed to the inability of planners to see the complexities of local societies.

From Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott

Empathy can be a form of activism, a way to bring attention to the experiences of others.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

We must rethink our social and economic systems to accommodate the changes brought by the second machine age.
The people we surround ourselves with influence our thoughts, actions, and behaviors.
Social media can amplify your SEO efforts significantly.

From SEO for the Long Tail by Stacy Farr

People prefer to say yes to those they know and like.
Octopuses can exhibit both solitary and social behaviors.
To create lasting change, we must understand the systemic issues at play.
The impact of technology on inequality is profound and requires thoughtful policy responses.
The principle of reciprocity states that we should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us.
The individual is not a unit of the social order.

From Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage.

From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

The idea of tikkun olam emphasizes social responsibility.
People began to form communities based on the shared experience of receiving news.

From The Victorian Internet by Tom Standage

Community is often the bedrock of a successful network.

From The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen

We are all capable of making the world a better place.

From The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley

Humans are wired to connect and compete.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

To be free is to be recognized as free.
Influence is not just about what you say, but how you say it.
The more people who are doing something, the more likely it is that others will do it too.
Money is a social construct, and Bitcoin challenges the very nature of what money is.
Faith can be seen as a strategy for social cohesion.

From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright

Introverts often feel like they have to put on a mask.
To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.

From Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Our need for community is one of the greatest challenges of modern life.
Social norms have a powerful impact on our decisions.

From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Jesus preached a message of love, compassion, and social justice.
In public, we are always negotiating our identities.

From Working in Public by Nadia Eghbal

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
The world needs your voice, and it’s your responsibility to use it.
Social interactions can be seen as patterns waiting to be decoded.
In order to be a part of the solution, you must first acknowledge the problem.
Decentralization will reshape economic and social structures.
Women are socialized to prioritize relationships over ambition.
The coffeehouse became a center of social interaction and intellectual discourse.
Trees are social beings that communicate and support each other.
The connections between people are as vital as the connections between places.

From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson

Justice means minding your own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.

From The Republic of Plato by Allan Bloom

The hidden costs of cheap food are borne by those who can least afford it.
We are products of our environment and the people we associate with.
Equality is not a zero-sum game.

From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman

Social proof suggests that people will look to the actions of others to determine their own.
Jesus challenged the social norms of his time.
The Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of community.
People are inherently social creatures; we cannot escape the influence of others.
The capacity for empathy and understanding others begins in early childhood.
Self-deception is a powerful tool for social interaction.
Social proof is the tendency to look to others to determine our actions.
Cryptocurrency is not just a financial innovation; it’s a social movement.
People are more likely to comply with requests that come from someone they like.
Being a professional troublemaker means risking the comfort of others.
Reciprocity is the principle that people feel obligated to return favors.
Culture is a form of evolution that takes place in the social sphere.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

The nature of scientific progress is deeply tied to the social context in which it occurs.
Social norms often mask our real motivations.
The act of thinking is a social endeavor.

From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson

Complexity is the result of cooperation.

From The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley

It’s not just about women’s rights; it’s about human rights.

From The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates

Behind every product is a network of labor, a chain of human effort that is rarely acknowledged.
The oppressed, having been denied rights, have a different perspective on the world.

From The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir

The power of social norms can greatly influence our behavior.

From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

They were not just leaving; they were asserting the right to live freely.
The challenges of the grid are not just technical; they are deeply social.
We cannot achieve gender equality without economic equality.

From The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates