La guerra no es inevitable: es aprendida
“La guerra es la salida cobarde a los problemas de la paz”: Thomas Mann
TL;DR
- War and violence have been constant throughout human history.
- Psychology, particularly Albert Bandura's work, explains how people disconnect from moral responsibility to commit violent acts.
- Social systems and language contribute to classifying humans, justifying violence against certain groups.
- Mechanisms like advantageous comparison help minimize the perceived harm of one's own violent actions.
- Dehumanization is a moral disengagement strategy that justifies otherwise unjustifiable acts.
- Violence is a psychological and social construct, not a biological destiny, sustained by justification.