buttsoupsteve

I wish Alan Alda was my mentor.

I'm really glad to hear that. It's important to remember, but it's also important that it can just be a place for you guys to be teenagers and grow.

I would politely recommend reading several books on the subject, and not just Dave Cullen's book, which seems to be the only one people reference. Though I agree they weren't the loners they were initially portrayed as.

Thank you. It's important to note how large and eclectic the continent is. Too many people simply think of Africa as impoverished desert, or politically unstable, religiously fundamentalist, etc. They're not realizing the amount of variety in climate and culture. The basic, normal humanity of much of it. How many vibrant cities it has, or how welcoming people can be.

They see it as dangerous or exotic, and by doing so close themselves off to understanding nuance. You are doing a good job letting people know that in this AMA.

Hmm, well, good job on not sounding like a prick.