Ampong, Mark Louis A.

Module 3
BS ChE | 2019-01764 TCW 005-21 The Contemporary World

1. What do you think is the greatest impact of the World Wars (including Cold War) in the
modern world? What lessons can we learn from these?

I personally think that the greatest impact of World Wars is the spike of nationalism with each
and everyone of us. Every single one was willing to fight for their rights, their claim of the land,
for their families, and for their nation. Even up to this day, those who have sacrificed their lives
for their countries, are still remembered. There were some monuments and sanctuaries built in
order to honor their bravery and courage.
I think there are a lot of lessons we can learn from these wars.
First, the importance of peace talks, universal treaties, and diplomatic relations. Not everything
should result to war. If it could be resolved by compromising, allegiance, and understanding, then
I think we can prevent wars resulting to violence and death. Through peace talks, speakers from
many fields and businesses offer their personal experiences, thoughts, and workable conflict-
resolution strategies. The collaborative nature of the Peace Talks affirms that everyone has a part
to play in bringing about peace. Treaties, on the other hand, are pacts made by and between
countries. Wars, territorial disputes, and even the establishment of new nations should all be
resolved via the employment of treaties.
Second, wars bring out the best and worst of people. Wars elicit unrestrained human passions
and emotions, having both positive and harmful effects. The majority of people do not wish to
participate in or fight in any conflict. They don't want to endanger their own life or the lives of
others they care about. If at all, it is against their choice or because they have been conditioned to
believe it is a patriotic or honorable responsibility. However, no war is without death and damage,
and no one who fights in one emerges from it with unshaken faith in the goodness of humanity.
Third, wars leave psychological wounds. War victims and survivors experience trauma as well
as issues including depression, anxiety, neurosis, forgetfulness, insomnia, anger, estrangement,
and hostility. They ruin the lives of numerous innocent people whose only mistake was to be born
in a war-torn nation or in neighboring areas. Their pain is worse in direct proportion to how close
they are to the combat areas.
Fourth, wars teach us to appreciate the little things, such as the opportunity to see and
communicate meaningfully with our loved ones on a daily basis is one of the many basic rights
that war teaches us to value. Or perhaps go outside and breathe in the pure air knowing that we
can go anywhere we choose without worrying about getting shot at or bombed. Most people who
go to combat don't return the same. The fortunate ones are able to successfully make their way
back home and rejoin society.
 And lastly, wars teach us to embrace freedom and hope. We learn the value of using our free
will from war. It teaches us to live each moment to the fullest and to enjoy the sense of fulfillment
that comes from knowing you can face down your adversaries even when it appeared like the deck
was stacked against you. You may start experiencing miracles and achieving your goals if you
adopt this approach. War also teaches us to never give up on our dreams. Though hope is a
nebulous concept, losing it can have negative effects on anyone's life. One of the most crucial
things that may be taught from battle is to remain hopeful.
The world we live in right now becomes scarier and scarier. More countries are seeking for
power, for territory, and for resources. There are a lot of cultural misunderstandings and global
threats. However, I believe that love is a universal language, and I have high hopes to our global
leaders, that they wouldn’t want to result to having another war, as they have already known the
conflicts and the consequences it brings. I put my entire trust to our global leaders that world peace
is their utmost priority.