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What does it mean?
Dangerous people believe their harmful acts are right.
In plain terms
Those who think they are right cause wars.
What can you take from it?
Certainty in righteousness enables harm.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • historical study

Putting it to work

  • question moral certainty
  • seek common ground

Questions to consider

  • When does certainty become dangerous?
  • How do we avoid bias?

Another view

It simplifies complex causes of war.

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