Nature of Violence
Power has a tendency to corrupt, necessitating control mechanisms in society. Despite the belief that humans are inherently violent, evidence suggests that violence is deeply traumatic and difficult for most individuals. Historical battles reveal that many soldiers struggle to engage in close combat, often retreating rather than harming others, challenging the notion of our evolutionary predisposition toward violence.In this clip
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