[It is, as a matter of fact, and subject he doesn't mind talking about at all. He leans his elbows on the desk, speaking earnestly.]

I like understanding people. Most conflicts which happen do so because of differing perspectives, and an inability to comprehend why someone might act the way they do. I believe that understanding people, on an individual and on a societal level, can enable others to know when and how to help, and to teach people how to take control of their own futures, and ultimately reduce the levels of suffering accepted in most societies.

With the Foreigners having such a broad range of experiences, not only personally but physiologically, I can't imagine there haven't been difficulties among their own demographic.