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What does it mean?
War strips away glory, leaving only frightened individuals who share basic human needs. The enemy is just another person wanting survival.
In plain terms
War makes everyone scared and human not glorious.
What can you take from it?
De-glamorize war to recognize shared humanity.

Where it applies

  • military conflicts
  • propaganda exposure
  • post-war reflection

Putting it to work

  • question war narratives
  • humanize opponents
  • prioritize survival

Questions to consider

  • How does war affect ordinary soldiers?
  • What do enemies actually want?

Another view

It may understate legitimate ideological causes for conflict.

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