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It is inherent in human consciousness to improve. So there is nothing unique about a people searching for and creating ways to make their life better - all civilizations throughout history have done this. What is unique about us in America is the accelerated rate at which we continually search for novelty and progress.

Barbara De Angelis

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Barbara De Angelis
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: March 4
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