The elite must engage in genuine dialogue and partnership with affected communities from "summary" of Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas
The idea that the powerful should have real conversations and collaborate with those impacted by their decisions is not just about making the world a better place. It is about recognizing that those with the most influence often lack the understanding and perspective necessary to truly address problems affecting communities. Without engaging with those directly affected, the elite risk perpetuating the very issues they aim to solve. By engaging in genuine dialogue and partnership with affected communities, the elite can gain insights that would otherwise be inaccessible to them. These insights can challenge their assumptions, shed light on blind spo...
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