One obvious question is: where does solidarity come from, if it isn’t forced by the state? My answer is belief systems that are supported by philosophy, as well as by cultural and behavioral norms.

It has recently occurred to me that much of the debate about society is caught in a similar one-dimensionality trap. There appears to be a believe that all that matters is freedom versus oppression. And yes that is absolutely an important dimension. But it is not the only one. The other dimension that really matters to the functioning of a society... See more

Many leaders and also parents mistakenly believe that the only way to be demanding is to be a jerk.There are actually two dimensions to leadership (parenting): the demanding and the caring dimension.