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"We all start out the same. Whether born in Damascus or Detroit, human beings begin life with similar DNA, common instincts for survival and a basic desire to learn and explore. We dont all end up the same. Every day we hear of people who try to disrupt our world, often violently. Why? What is happening to our youth? Extremists never stop trying to find the next young recruit. They are smarter, more technically savvy and organized than we often give them credit for being. What are they doing well and what can we learn from these insights? Are we organized the right way to fight extremists? Are we thinking the right way? Are we basing decisions on the most effective models? Pearson and Ullah join as co-authors to provide a mashup of their combined expertise years of shaping behavior for the worlds top brands with years of countering terrorism. Inspired by classes taught at the U.S. State Department on the subject of countering terrorism and dealing with disinformation campaigns, the authors have written a book that is part call to action and part innovation lab for those who want to make a difference. They are joined by a wide-range of global leaders who provide their insights related to hate and extremism. The books goal is to trigger new ideas on how leaders can partner worldwide to make our world a safer and more productive place over the long-term. One team, one world We all start out the same. Whether born in Damascus or Detroit, human beings begin life with similar DNA, common instincts for survival and a basic desire to learn and explore. We dont all end up the same. Every day we hear of people who try to disrupt our world, often violently. Why? What is happening to our youth? Extremists never stop trying to find the next young recruit. They are smarter, more technically savvy and organized than we often give them credit for being. What are they doing well and what can we learn from these insights? Are we organized the right way to fight extremists? Are we thinking the right way? Are we basing decisions on the most effective models? Pearson and Ullah join as co-authors to provide a mashup of their combined expertise years of shaping behavior for the worlds top brands with years of countering terrorism. Inspired by classes taught at the U.S. State Department on the subject of countering terrorism and dealing with disinformation campaigns, the authors have written a book that is part call to action and part innovation lab for those who want to make a difference. They are joined by a wide-range of global leaders who provide their insights related to hate and extremism. The books goal is to trigger new ideas on how leaders can partner worldwide to make our world a safer and more productive place over the long-term. One team, one world"

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