As a war historian I was pessimistic about human nature. Writing the history of the mind has changed me | Paul Ham
Briefly

War, while historically ingrained in humanity, is not inevitable. A new perspective on human belief offers hope for a future free of violence.
Our beliefs have historically driven us to war and chaos, suggesting that while they grip our minds, we have the capacity to evolve beyond them.
With the emergence of the Western conscience only 5,000 years ago, we are witnessing the dawn of a new human mind that may reshape our destiny.
The journey toward a new, peaceful cooperation is a slow one but filled with potential; we're slowly evolving beyond centuries of conflict and division.
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