Trust – Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It

We will engage in the thought provoking discussion centered around, "Trust—can’t live with it, can’t find it without work." This phrase doesn’t just capture a philosophical idea—it defines a lived paradox. Trust is both foundational and fragile, vital, and elusive. It underpins everything from global commerce to personal love, from community safety to political legitimacy. And yet, it isn’t guaranteed by status, slogans, or even sincerity. It must be earned, held, and—when lost—fought for. Because sociologically, trust is the hidden contract that lets society function. Economies stagnate without it. Communities fragment. Teams underperform. Democracy weakens. It is, quite literally, the social currency that powers cooperation.