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Consensus Quote by David Korten

“More humane societies are usually smaller, like the Scandinavian countries and Holland, where it is much easier to reach consensus and cooperation.” quote by David Korten
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“More humane societies are usually smaller, like the Scandinavian countries and Holland, where it is much easier to reach consensus and cooperation.”

David Korten

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Great Turning, David Korten, 2015

Smaller societies tend to foster consensus and cooperation, making them more humane.

In simple terms: Small societies enable easier consensus and cooperation.

Key Takeaway

Promote community scale for humane governance.

Themes

community consensus cooperation scale humanity

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • local governance
  • urban planning
  • non‑profit collaboration
  • policy design

Key Concepts

social capital collective decision‑making social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does population size affect social trust?
  • Can larger societies emulate small‑society cooperation?
A Different Perspective

May overlook benefits of larger, diverse economies.

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