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Is technology the answer to world peace or the problem?

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Ted Howard NZ

Is technology the answer to world peace or the problem? [ 10/October/22 ] Neither. It is deeply more complex than that. There is a sense in which technology is foundational to our long term survival, and there is another sense … Continue reading →

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Drawbacks of peace

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Ted Howard NZ

What are some counterintuitive drawbacks of peace for human progress? [ 17/March/22 ] I can’t think of any that actually matter. Of course there are thousands of scenarios one can dream up that give some advantage to conflict, but if … Continue reading →

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Best way to prevent war

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Ted Howard NZ

What’s the best way to stop war among nations? [ 3/March/22 ] Do your personal best to debunk propaganda, and to maintain as diverse a group of trusted networks as you can – diverse in every sense, personalities, beliefs, occupations, … Continue reading →

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What will bring a lasting peace to the world?

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

What will bring a lasting peace to the world? [ 14/September/21 ] Cooperation, respect for diversity, hard work, some very smart technology and the wisdom to use it appropriately. In simple terms, trust and verify.

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Why is it difficult to maintain a sustainable peace in the world?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

Why is it difficult to maintain a sustainable peace in the world? [ 28/August/21 ] A realistic answer to this question is deeply complex, and many of the answers given contain very small subsets of a much bigger picture. Probably … Continue reading →

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Will we ever reach a point in civilization where there is complete peace? Or will there always be some form of conflict?

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

Will we ever reach a point in civilization where there is complete peace? Or will there always be some form of conflict? [ 14/May/21 ] It is possible, and it requires accepting some things that most would rather not think … Continue reading →

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Is there a single thing that proves humanity still has a chance at living together peacefully across all races?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Is there a single thing that proves humanity still has a chance at living together peacefully across all races? [ 13/7/20 ] The fact that we exist. The fact that you thought the question worth asking, and thereby demonstrated that … Continue reading →

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What is the greatest philosophy or idea for worldwide peace?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

What is the greatest philosophy or idea for worldwide peace? [ 29/3/20 ] We need to get past the overly simplistic understanding of evolution, as being all about competition. We need to understand that every new level of complexity in … Continue reading →

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To create peace, should we try to eradicate differences?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

To create peace, should we try to eradicate differences? [ 23/3/20 ] No. We need to accept and celebrate diversity. We need to see value in diversity. Our survival, the very concept of evolution, is founded on diversity – it … Continue reading →

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Quora – Which one is more important for me as a human, justice or peace?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Quora – Which one is more important for me as a human, justice or peace? [ 15/3/20 ] There is no way to disentangle them. The mathematics of strategy is clear, if you want peace (or justice), then you must … Continue reading →

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