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← Kindness has to be cultivated, and this only happens when it is in demand
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4 Oct 2026
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Rob Henderson — holds since 2026-10-04 — tap for who they are
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Adam Smith — holds since 1776-03-09 — tap for who they are
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton — holds since c. 1898 — tap for who they are
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Tara Seshan — holds since 2026-09-10 — tap for who they are
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Aravind Srinivas — holds since 2024-06-19 — tap for who they are
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Thomas Hobbes — holds since c. 1651 — tap for who they are
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Kenneth Reitz — holds since 2026-08-19 — tap for who they are
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James Clear — holds since 2026-01-01 — tap for who they are
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