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War and Humanity

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What is a primary reason why many Israelis and Palestinians are unable to empathize with each other?

They are not capable of feeling emotions
They are outsiders to the conflict
Their minds are overly filled with their own pain (correct)
They are not interested in resolving the conflict

What is the role of outsiders in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to Harari?

To provide financial aid to the affected parties
To maintain a space for peace and empathize with all suffering humans (correct)
To remain neutral and not get involved
To take sides and support one party

What is the outcome of the pain and trauma experienced by Israelis and Palestinians, according to Harari?

They become more capable of empathizing with each other
They are more likely to seek peaceful solutions
They are unable to acknowledge the pain of others (correct)
They are less likely to experience trauma in the future

What is implied by Harari's message to outsiders to 'take good care of' the peaceful space?

That outsiders should help maintain a space for peace until the parties can do so themselves (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying theme of the correspondences mentioned in the passage, including those of Einstein and Freud, and Tolstoy and Gandhi?

The causes of war and human nature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as the primary reason for the continuation of war despite human advancements?

A failure of the imagination to empathize with others. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about human imagination in the context of war?

It is limited by a failure to consider alternative perspectives. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's stance on war, as influenced by Kathleen Lonsdale?

War is an unacceptable failure of human imagination. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Yuval Harari's words in the context of the passage?

They serve as a poignant anti-war statement. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's vision for the human spirit in the context of war?

It should be nourished to reject war and promote peace. (C) Signup and view all the answers