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There’s a stark contrast between being knowledgeable and being wise. While we consume information voraciously, we often neglect the wisdom necessary to navigate our differences constructively. This intellectual obesity contributes to a breakdown in civil discourse and mutual understanding.
A Call to Humility and Civil Discourse
The assassination of Charlie Kirk, as described in the speech, underscores the importance of free speech and open dialogue. Charlie was shot while engaging with those who disagreed with him—a tragic symbol of how the farthest extremes are intertwined with the roots of civilization itself. His death was not merely an individual tragedy; it was an attack on the very principles of free expression and civil society.