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[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

You may be right about that. Is there any alternative that you can see as being more powerful than just visibility? I mean, I guess that's why I brought up awareness before...like being able to elucidate our existence, but also maintain our personal privacy.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 5 fun2 insightful - 4 fun3 insightful - 5 fun -  (2 children)

Hm, not sure. I feel like often people are feeling based rather than fact based so I feel like building empathy through familiarity is the best method rather than education, however that comes about.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Ahhh I think I understand what you're saying, I really like the sound of that approach! I mean, I personally feel like I don't have the education or knowledge to really share any scientific facts with confidence, but I think there's something to be said about the power of human connection :) Just being the person you are and treating others as the people they are is such a simple notion, but can have so much impact.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 6 fun2 insightful - 5 fun3 insightful - 6 fun -  (0 children)

Indeed. Empathy and love will always lead to a better place for everyone imo