One can tell a lot about any individual or group by examining what they value, whether these values are expressed in words or actions. Often our values clash and the discussion of ‘what-is-worth-what’ can be divisive. What drives us to draw battles lines and join in the skirmish when we aren’t even sure what the issues are?

My closing remarks deal specifically with how we might draw on our principles to gain strength to deal with the political and social conflict over what we value in our country.

Topics: Emergence