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The fundamental mistake seems to be assuming that violent conflict arises from misunderstanding or a lack of close contact. I think it’s more likely that viole
by dabbledash 8y ago
The fundamental mistake seems to be assuming that violent conflict arises from misunderstanding or a lack of close contact.
I think it’s more likely that violent conflict arises from actual conflicts of interest or belief. Closer contact might exacerbate those problems instead of fixing them...
- spiralx 8y agoThe phrase "familiarity breeds contempt" exists for a reason. A lack of contact with something can certainly lead to ignorance and bigotry, but it's our closest neighbours in geography, culture or ideology that spark actual disgust, anger and hatred.