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Reason for Hope A Spiritual Journey

Jane Goodall

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe preserve forever altered the very, definition of humanity. Now, in a poignant and insightful memoir, Jane Goodall explores her ext...

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Fresh Air

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Fresh Air

The book was highlighted as the recent publication marking Goodall's 1999 interview, reflecting on her years in the wild.

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Terry spoke with Goodall in 1999 upon publication of her book Reason for Hope about her years in the wild.

— Episode: Jane Goodall

Episode: Jane Goodall

The book was highlighted as the recent publication marking Goodall's 1999 interview, reflecting on her years in the wild.

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Terry spoke with Goodall in 1999 upon publication of her book Reason for Hope about her years in the wild.

On Being with Krista Tippett

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On Being with Krista Tippett

In this book, Goodall discussed moral and spiritual evolution as sources of hope for humanity. The podcast referenced a passage where she emphasized the importance of approaching others with empathy and gentle persuasion rather than anger and accusation to achieve real change.

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It is my task to try to change their attitudes in this matter. They will not listen if I raise my voice and point an accusing finger. Instead, they will become angry and hostile. And that will be the...

— Episode: Jane Goodall – What It Means to Be Human

Episode: Jane Goodall – What It Means to Be Human

In this book, Goodall discussed moral and spiritual evolution as sources of hope for humanity. The podcast referenced a passage where she emphasized the importance of approaching others with empathy and gentle persuasion rather than anger and accusation to achieve real change.

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It is my task to try to change their attitudes in this matter. They will not listen if I raise my voice and point an accusing finger. Instead, they will become angry and hostile. And that will be the end of the dialogue. Real change will only come from within. Laws and regulations are useful, but sadly easy to flout. So I keep the anger, which of course I feel as hidden and controlled as possible. I try to reach gently into their hearts.

In your book, Reason for Hope, you use the language of moral evolution and even spiritual evolution as your hope for our species.

Episode: [Unedited] Jane Goodall with Krista Tippett

It was published in 1999 and discussed in the context of the author's views on moral and spiritual evolution; a quote from the book was read, highlighting the author's approach to changing people's attitudes.

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In your book, Reason for Hope, you use the language of moral evolution and even spiritual evolution as your hope for our species.

It is my task to try to change their attitudes in this matter. They will not listen if I raise my voice and point an accusing finger. Instead, they will become angry and hostile and that will be the end of the dialogue. Real change will only come from within. Laws and regulations are useful, but sadly easy to flout. So I keep the anger, which of course I feel, as hidden and controlled as possible. I try to reach gently into their hearts.

Episode: [Unedited] Jane Goodall with Krista Tippett

This 1999 book, exploring moral and spiritual evolution, was mentioned as containing a passage about the speaker's approach to changing attitudes and the importance of internal change and gentle persuasion. A quote from the book was shared about not raising one's voice but reaching into people's hearts.

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In your book, Reason for Hope, you use the language of moral evolution and even spiritual evolution as your hope for our species.

It is my task to try to change their attitudes in this matter. They will not listen if I raise my voice and point an accusing finger. Instead, they will become angry and hostile and that will be the end of the dialogue.

Real change will only come from within. Laws and regulations are useful, but sadly easy to flout. So I keep the anger, which of course I feel, as hidden and controlled as possible.

I try to reach gently into their hearts.

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