News War Is Not Inevitable; Psychology Research Should Promote Peace

[MyPTSD]

In a new review of how psychology research has illuminated the causes of war and violence, three political psychologists say this understanding can and should be used to promote peace and overturn the belief that violent conflict is inevitable.

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[reallydown]

But, as long as the few at the top are able to derive profit from war and human suffering, nothing will change. A great (but depressing) read on disaster capitalism and how psychology has been employed to wreak havoc, not peace etc. is The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein.

 

[ms spock]

Interesting read.

 

[JarHed]

I'm not a very active member here. I'm am an active member on the Combat PTSD site. I do come here though as there is much info to learn. I have and other's have noticed, Myptsd that you're posting and linking without comment on any of the subjects that you're posting about. Nuff said on that, just curious is all.

I'm a combat vet with PTSD. Got that out of the way. As far as war is concerned, anyone that thinks that they can use psychology to end violent conflict has there head up their, you know what. That is just not going to ever happen in the foreseeable future. I wish and pray that there would never be another war, but wishing just won't make it so.

As always, these are my opinions, just that. I'm not sure what you're trying to promote myptsd but it seems from your post and links that you have an agenda. Not trying to stir the pot or create a firestorm but I'd like to hear what you have to say about what you're posting not just a lead in and then a link.

JarHed

 

[Meadowsweet]

I thought it was a new name for Anthony or something. Shows how stupid I am!

But regarding the article, it seems that at least someone is looking in the right direction. Just to put the possibility out there would challenge many peoples thinking. that war has to be.