Who causes war? War is caused by our primal fear of not sur… - Warren Farrell

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Who causes war? War is caused by our primal fear of not surviving. This is a two-sex fear. And because the fear is so primal, we are easily seduced into exaggerating the evil intent of anyone [who] might threaten our survival. Why? One mistake of underestimating a threat could leave everyone wiped out; many mistakes of overestimating would just leave men wiped out.

Warren Farrell

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About Warren Farrell

Warren Farrell (born June 26, 1943) is an American educator, activist and author of seven books on men's issues with women. He has served on the New York City Board of the National Organization for Women, and is a prominent voice in the Men's movement.

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