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To counteract the rising tide of negative populism, society must cultivate a compelling, optimistic alternative founded on good ideas and shared values. The task is formidable: rallying passionate, charismatic leaders to articulate this vision, one that appeals to reason, innovation, and community.
History teaches us that even the most daunting odds can be overcome when people unite around a positive purpose. The Greeks defeated the Persians not because they outnumbered them but because they fought for a cause they believed in—freedom, excellence, and independence.