Currently, I am studying Sustainable Energy Engineering as a masters degree (focus on energy systems analysis and transformation, policy and management), in Stockholm. I completed a bachelor degree in biomimetics.
I am involved in the student group of EA KTH as a board member.
I am interested in literature and am writing stories myself since I am 9 years old.
I totally agree with what you’re saying, that there doesn’t have to be a conflict. The way you describe it, I think that extending care through rational reflection is exactly how things can work out very beautifully.
And I also agree with your second point here, that caring doesn’t mean getting “warm fuzzy feelings”. And since being welcoming involves being non-judgmental about people, of course we should be open and positive to all!