Some activists try to persuade people to change their behavior directly, rather than to persuade governments to change or not to change laws. Other activist try to persuade people to remain the same, in an effort to counter change. The term activism industry has often been used to refer to outsourced fundraising operations. However, activist organizations engage in other activities as well. A state of being productive of benefit to humans. A state of grace. Mindfulness together with good works." Philanthropía loving humanity was thought to be the essence of civilization. The ancient Greek word for culture as education was paideia. Longevity is best thought of as a term for general audiences meaning 'typical length of life' and specific statistical definitions should be clarified when necessary.
