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George Soros

An open society is a society which allows its members the greatest possible degree of freedom in pursuing their interests compatible with the interests of others.

George Soros

Freedom

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George Soros means that in an open society, people are free to follow their own goals as long as they do not harm or interfere with the goals of others. This balance ensures that individual freedom exists alongside respect for the rights and interests of everyone in the community.

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