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About this quote

What does it mean?
Cultural conflicts are more dangerous now due to loss of rationalism and modern weapons.
In plain terms
Modern weapons and tribal fighting make today's conflicts very dangerous.
What can you take from it?
Rationalism loss and modern tech increase conflict danger.

Where it applies

  • global politics
  • societal analysis
  • conflict zones

Putting it to work

  • promote dialogue
  • study history
  • analyze media

Questions to consider

  • Is rationalism truly lost?
  • How does media change conflict?

Another view

Rationalism may not have prevented past conflicts entirely.

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