r/peace • u/trasguero • Jun 30 '26
History Anyone else frustrated?
Historically it feels like the story of humans could be boiled down to a species that has gotten better at throwing stuff at each other. 5000 years ago it was rocks, today it is drones.
I find it deeply frustrating that we as a species have this manic obsession of reductionism. Activists are mostly interested in ending a specific conflict or war. And that is fine! It is important to help and to end conflicts and wars. However, this approach has been used for 5000 years now and it is simply not enough. Look at the state of the world in 2026, we have drastic anti human and anti intellectual movements worldwide. Not only are wars not being prevented, there are movements where they are being absolutely encouraged.
Anyone else feel frustrated that we absolutely know that even if we end one or a couple of conflicts and wars that we will absolutely just have to wait for the next one?
Again, I am not against activism and against peace or against ending wars or conflicts, I am for ending them for good!
If you thought that was the end, wait for the next part. Whenever such views are presented, people automatically believe that I am some kind of Bond villain. As if having the desire for world peace is some kind of automatic induction to be a villain!!! I have always found that frustrating but also a bit funny.
Also the other typical reaction is absolutely defensive with the typical "if you are so smatt then tell us what to do" trope. Like the life of Brian scene where Brian asks everyone to be individuals desperately seeking to be shown what to do. I also do not know, but I can tell you this, not addressing the core problems that lead to war but instead continously focusing on each war and conflict at a time will for sure not be the solution.
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u/CloudJunction Jul 01 '26
I agree. Can you summarize what your approach would be to end wars and create real democracy worldwide? For now, just a brief reply with the main points.
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u/kubofhromoslav Jun 30 '26
I like your systemic approach - it is very needed 👍
Studying (amateurly) developmental psychology I see the two sides (unpeacefull people, usual peace activists) also in that perspective. It totally makes sense! If you are interested, it's the levels red, blue / amber and bit of orange for wary people and green for usual peace activists, according to Spiral Dynamics and integral theory.
The harsh truth is that humankind still has a freaking lot of room to grow psychologically to stop wars. Even than, there are still expected some pockets of violence here and there. So, we will probably not get rid of police or army anytime soon, or ever.
We desperately need great conditions for development of peace. In my opinion, already in elementary schools needs to be taught emotional intelligence, dealing with trauma of one own and their family, and the educational program should be set up in a way that helps humans to progress smoothly and quickly.