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Alexander McCall Smith

One of the most destructive things that's happening in modern society is that we are losing our sense of the bonds that bind people together - which can lead to nightmares of social collapse.

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Alexander McCall Smith is warning that people are becoming disconnected from the relationships and shared responsibilities that hold communities united. This breakdown in social connections risks creating serious problems that could cause society to fall apart.

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