Is a world without war possible?

Most people who hear the question “is a world without war possible” probably answer “no.” The
history of humanity can be told as a history of war. From the classical age through the dark ages and
into the middle ages, the renaissance, and modern history, warfare has always been a significant
part of human history. You can’t explain a big chunk of history without mentioning war.

What is the biggest problem of today’s educational system?

The system disregards the fundamental aspect of being human: each of us is unique and different in
our own way. But our schools expect every child to learn the same thing at the same time and in the
same way as everyone else. We are unique in terms of how we learn, how long it takes us to learn
something, and what tools and resources work best. Such differences, however, are not permitted in
the system. So, if you're a little sluggish in learning something, you're deemed a failure when all you
needed was a little more time to catch up.

The system doesn’t foster today’s essential skills. Inside the classroom, students do nothing but
listen to repeated instructions all day: "sit down, take out your book, flip to page fifty, do problem
number three, and zip your mouth." At school, you are rewarded for doing exactly what you are
told. These are Industrial Age principles that were crucial to manufacturing factory workers. Our
students' success is dependent on their ability to follow instructions and perform exactly what the
teachers say. But, in today's society, how far can simply following instructions get you? People that
can be creative, convey their ideas, and interact with others are much more valued in today's
marketplace.

The system promotes rote learning. Schools establish a foundation of knowledge that all children
must possess. Then, every few months, they administer exams to see how much has been retained.
We know that such learning is not legitimate because most of it is gone the day after the exam.
Learning can be much deeper and more authentic; it is not just about memorization and retention.
But that's the only thing we measure, and the only thing we appreciate is test scores. This has
caused choking, unrealistic expectations that are detrimental to our children's mental health.

What makes death so scary?

Death remains the ultimate unknown because no one in human history has survived it to tell us what
really happens after we take our last breath. It is human nature to want to make sense of everything
around us and to have control over the situations we encounter. The reality is that death can never
be fully understood by anyone who is living. It remains something over which we have absolutely no
control of. This frightens many people.