We don’t like thinking about it, but humanity’s survival has become a matter of extreme importance—it’s an inconvenient truth. Our technological society is polluting not only our global environment, but the mind and feeling-responses of new generations as well. Today, a new spirit of brotherhood gives your personal agenda a fresh lease on life. Someone from another culture or religion opens your eyes to a new pathway. Pals prove true blue. Be assertive about splitting costs or doing favors now so you don’t end up on the short end of the stick.