A Guide to a More Compassionate World

Candide, in his wisdom, said,4. A distribution of psychological knowledge, so we
"Let us cultivate our garden."no small endeavor,which,may relate better in inter- personal and intercultural
in the aggregate,can ultimatelychangethe world.relationships.
Thomas Paine wrote " The world is my country. All5. A more adequate understanding of causes and
mankind are my brethren. To do good is my religion."cures for criminal and anti- social behavior.
We are a world bound together by common natural6. Encouragement of meaningful activities, and
laws and intertwined destinies. The oceans, winds,activities with growth potential, according to the
pollution, wars, affect everyone on the planet. Weneeds and the capabilities of all people.
must, therefore, look to the complete picture of the7. Education for personal responsibility in one's
world, because we cannot escape the consequencespersonal life.
of irrational actions in an interdependent cosmos.8. A more definitive understanding of people's
These are some goals for an interdependent world-common and individual needs and how they
1. A world in balance ecologically so the ourinterrelate, as applied to diverse cultural groups and
environment can sustain us in the futurediverse ages and sexes within these groups.
2. Enough food and adequate shelter.9. All people's right to self-determination and redress
3. Educational opportunities.in government.