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Misconceptions About Violence's Role
- Violence is often seen as the decisive factor in settling disputes, but this is a simplistic and unquantified assumption.
- Non-violent factors like diplomacy, negotiation, and economic interaction frequently determine outcomes.
Mises: Peace Is Foundation
- Ludwig von Mises argued that peace, not war, is the foundation of society and prosperity.
- Economic cooperation and specialization create wealth, making war harmful even to the conquerors.
Violence Alone Doesn't Make Leaders
- Physical strength alone does not determine leadership in social hierarchies.
- Leadership requires negotiation, social skills, and understanding others' needs.