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Podcast: Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics
Episode: The End of War? The Possibility of a World Without Conflict - John Horgan
Description: Guest: John Horgan, Author of "The End of War"Summary:John Horgan, author of "The End of War." Horgan, a seasoned American writer, challenges conventional perceptions of conflict, arguing that war is not a preordained part of human existence but rather a solvable scientific problem. The discussion traverses various dimensions of war, including its biological, historical, and psychological aspects. Horgan presents a compelling case for the human inclination towards peace, likening the eradication of war to curing cancer. The conversation also reflects on the impact of recent global conflicts and political shifts...