Midweek Reset: The lesson of Costa Rica

Life Examined

Midweek Reset: The lesson of Costa Rica

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Published on Apr 17, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:03:11

Episode Description

This week, psychology and education professor at Columbia University, Peter Coleman explains why in turbulent times at home and across the globe, Costa Rica remains peaceful and stable. In the aftermath of bloody conflicts, Coleman says, Costa Rica intentionally chose to stop war and designed their country around that vision.

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