We live in an age of globalization, where the world is becoming one vast city due to advancements in communication and various aspects of human life. By embracing cosmopolitanism, we could foster international cooperation at all levels, unite people, and make the world a better and safer place; the idea of "us vs. them" held by some countries and peoples negatively impacts the state of the entire world. The pursuit of Utopia? Perhaps. Read this article to better understand cosmopolitans.

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Step 1. Understand that the world extends beyond your hometown, city, region, or country.

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  • Realize that events happening far from your country can still affect your life, such as the 9/11 attacks, global warming, etc.
  • Learn more about other countries and cultures.
  • Stay informed about international news.
  • Show interest in the lives of other peoples, understand what they fight for, and see if you can help them. Participate in international discussions, for instance, on BBC, CNN, or the internet.

Step 2. Learn foreign languages.

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Step 3. Be tolerant and respect the cultures of other peoples.

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Step 4. Fight against xenophobia and intolerance in all its forms.

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Step 5. Stand against racism, tribalism, regionalism, and religious fanaticism.

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Stand against racism, tribalism, regionalism, and religious fanaticism. Fight against any form of segregation.

Step 6. Value every human life as your own.

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Step 7. Feel at home anywhere in the world where you happen to be.

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Step 8. Evaluate each person based on their personal qualities and merits, avoiding stereotypical judgments about any nation.

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Evaluate each person based on their personal qualities and merits, avoiding stereotypical judgments about any nation. Don’t say that Americans are arrogant, Africans are uneducated, Muslims are evil, atheists are satanists, Germans are Nazis, Jews are greedy bankers, or that immigrants increase crime rates.

Step 9. Discuss this with people during regular conversations.

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Discuss this with people during regular conversations. For example, if someone says that a certain group is ignorant, respond with, "We shouldn’t generalize. It’s not right to speak of an entire nation like that."

Step 10. Don't identify yourself with a specific group of people, nation, or ethnicity if you want to become a citizen of the world.

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Step 11. Individual experiences cannot fully represent a people or culture.

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Individual experiences cannot fully represent a people or culture. Be cautious in your judgments, especially if you lack knowledge on the subject. Above all, we are all human.

Step 12. Be active and open to new experiences.

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Step 13. Learn from more educated and wise individuals and share your knowledge with others.

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Step 14. Study history and learn from the past to build a better future.

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