Temporary parameters are being compressed, shifting errors onto others is not possible, increased attention and everything is in plain sight. For the sake of collective survival, the system begins to cleanse itself or die. The previously favorable stagnant environment for the growth of parasitism becomes a turbulent river, adaptors face an individual choice – to learn to work for the common good, leave, or perish. It is important to remember that in an environment where the principles of the 'dark tetrad' dominate, even those far from it are forced to mimic and adapt. In the new conditions, many of them get a chance for personal cleansing, a return to 'factory settings'.
It should be added that the problems are not only in the 'dark tetrad' of personality traits; these are simply the most obvious and strong. The heroes of past wars are aging and changing; former fiery revolutionaries, dashing hussars, and fearless commanders turn into gray, fearful functionaries and risk-averse individuals over decades of peaceful life after victory. In conditions of strong time pressure, difficult decisions, high risks, and personal responsibility, it quickly becomes clear who is relevant to the current situation and who is not.$ETH
Israel, with its action to eliminate the top of the power structures, has done a service to Iran by clearing out the 'extinguished', which will be clearly noticeable in the change of the country's political character in the coming months. Strikes should be delivered in a combined manner, primarily targeting the personnel reserve, rather than the tired old men who are ready for compromises. Iran's declared readiness to abandon nuclear weapons is a game, before exiting the restrictions treaty, political niceties need to be observed, and constructiveness demonstrated. A diplomatic canon, no more.
In Russia, cleansing was initiated in early 2022; many do not understand the author's optimism, focusing on current failures and difficulties. In the historical process and on the long-term horizon, these manifestations of imperfection are not important, unlike the explicit, growing trend towards the cleansing of culture across the entire social hierarchy of Russia. The incoming waves of change undermine and shake old principles and personnel, gradually increasing overall efficiency. There is still a lot of work to be done, but in conditions of wars and disasters, natural selection begins to favor altruism and common interests for the sake of survival.$TON
Observing these positive processes at various levels and directions of Russia's public sphere, the author confidently looks to the future. It is not just about 'daring colonels' and front-line soldiers; society as a whole is cleansing itself, people are changing principles, mobilizing, maturing, and beginning to think.
The USA, Israel, and Iran instinctively and/or consciously try to follow the same path, but are lagging behind in time and pace. In the next 2–3 years, other geopolitical players claiming subjectivity will join them, forming the true sound of the era of wars and disasters in the next 10–15 years. Those who do not dare, do not want, or cannot take the risk of internal cleansing and shaking up the social pyramid will lose their chance for the coming generations; a new window of opportunity will not open anytime soon.
Thus, wars and conflicts are a natural, inherent manifestation of human society, a consequence of human imperfection, a necessary mechanism of cleansing from the psychopaths, narcissists, Machiavellians, and carriers of other negative traits who have forgotten about altruism and are capable of mimicking and hiding their true qualities for a time. No control systems and filters will save you; they will only postpone the inevitable; there is no need to build illusions and seek a magic machine. Peaceful times give rise to a breakthrough at the peaks of egoists; regular jolts, cleansings, combat checks, and increased risks are necessary for any country, organization, or societal system.
And yes, as long as humanity does not outgrow at least the 'dark tetrad' of personality traits, a world without wars will be unattainable until 'And again He will come in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end'…)))
