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  • 20.03.2025

Social Roots of Ingratitude

Social attitudes and cultural traditions exert a decisive influence on the violation of the invisible moral contract, as manifested through ingratitude, by shaping the way individuals think and act regarding mutual responsibility, respect, and appreciation. First and foremost, cultivating proud attitudes and an inflated sense of self-importance in society contributes to individuals—especially those in high social positions—perceiving themselves as superior to others, which hinders the development of a sense of mutual gratitude. This is confirmed by the following excerpt from the source "201_1002.txt":

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  • 20.03.2025

True Humility: Inner Transformation Beyond Mere Compliance

Social attitudes and cultural traditions often lead to the misunderstanding that humility is regarded as outward submission or even inactivity, as the emphasis is placed solely on formal obedience rather than understanding humility as a deep inner act that transforms human nature. Such beliefs promote the idea that strictly following the rules and adhering to established norms is a virtue in itself, while genuine humility is the free and conscious overcoming of one’s pride and the pursuit of inner enlightenment.

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  • 20.03.2025

Ancient Roots and Divine Mandates of Wealth Redistribution

The idea of mandatory distribution of wealth, considered as bestowed by a higher power or society, has deep historical roots and evolved through the interaction of religious norms, social traditions, and legislative initiatives. The first significant element of this tradition dates back to the Old Testament laws, when the concept of the Jubilee symbolized the cancellation of debts and the return of land to its original owner. This reflected the belief that the land belongs to God and that people are merely its temporary custodians. For example, in 1656, William Espinoll argued for the cancellation of debts in accordance with the ancient Jubilee law, emphasizing that "the land belongs to God, and the Jewish people is simply its tenant" (source: 1075_5373.txt).

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  • 20.03.2025

Cultural Threads: Shaping Habits, Communication, and Unity

Social and cultural factors play a decisive role in forming habits, as well as in defining communication standards and the nuances of collective behavior. On one hand, habits are shaped by the environment, where traditions, family upbringing, and socio-psychic acts passed down from generation to generation play an important role. In particular, the practices of expressing thoughts, concepts, and images are formed through language and established cultural frameworks that reflect historical, national, and spiritual traditions in multifaceted ways. As noted:

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  • 20.03.2025

Interwoven Instincts: The Building Blocks of Social Behavior

Social instincts play a key role in shaping both spontaneous and coordinated behavior within a group. According to one source, even in early childhood, children begin to display forms of social sympathy toward close family members, which becomes an important mechanism for orienting themselves in their social environment. It is noted:

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