"I have learned in my life to welcome humility, because it is the beginning of wisdom, and dissent, because it is the beginning of democracy."
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About Carne Ross
Carne Ross is a British diplomat turned anarchist, writer, and activist. He gained prominence for his resignation from the British foreign service in 2004 in protest against the Iraq War. Ross went on to found Independent Diplomat, a non-profit advisory group that provides diplomatic advice to marginalized and unrecognized entities around the world. He is also the author of 'The Leaderless Revolution' and a vocal advocate for more democratic and participatory forms of governance.
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