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What does it mean?
People's lack of pacifism stems from societal conditions, which must change.
In plain terms
People aren't pacifists because society puts them there; change the environment.
What can you take from it?
Change societal conditions to foster peace.

Where it applies

  • policy reform
  • education
  • community development

Putting it to work

  • environmental redesign
  • systemic reform
  • conflict prevention

Questions to consider

  • How does environment shape behavior?
  • What changes foster pacifism?

Another view

Individual responsibility also plays a role.

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