A social anthropology perspective learns from the basics, like a child things are absorbed. A person is reborn in new culture. The person then bridges the divides.
In 2009 I was able to piece together the Chinese perspective on Tibet by talking to many Chinese citizens. I presented this to the CIA and believe the analysis was used in partially resolving the conflict. I went manic and was unable to follow up until I rebuilt myself.
A Long and Deep Look into Tibet | NowPublic News Coverage
If we can send out agents like me just to listen to the other side…
Ultimately if we build an alliance strong enough the network effects benefit of working together on problems would draw in the rest of the 
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