Extreme compromise and consensus have only been achieved after unimaginable catastrophes, like Hiroshima and World War II, which forced new political structures and alignment.

The fear of confronting uncomfortable truths often leads to avoidance behaviors, but facing them is essential for growth.

Confronting and understanding terrible situations is necessary for personal growth; running from them only hinders progress.

Humanity often waits for a crisis to react, and we need to prepare for the disruptions that AI will bring, as something will inevitably hit us in the face.

There's a need for a 'tornado' to disrupt the political landscape, allowing for a focus on the real issues affecting people's lives rather than just the symptoms of those issues.

Often, it takes a crisis or trauma for people to reach a point where they are motivated to change, as they seek to escape feelings of discomfort. When you can see yourself through someone else's eyes, that's the moment you begin to change, as you start to notice how you've been thinking, acting, and feeling for years.

People are waking up to the understanding that something has to change for us to survive as a species.

The most traumatic events in our lives can serve as opportunities for growth, shaping us into who we are meant to be.

In moments of crisis, like during COVID-19, it becomes clear why you're doing what you're doing, and that clarity helps in decision-making.