known. Interestingly enough, the outcome focus is very similar to African vodoun rituals where a simple shift of wind may drastically alter the effectiveness of a spell or action. The so-called Peace gene (like the so-called Gay gene) is surrounded by much debate. Other names for the Peace gene are: the Flying Dutchman gene, the Ghost gene, or simply PG.
Many thinkers do not so much doubt the existence of the PG as simply doubt the ability of humans (who are naturally bent to self-destruction) to take advantage of such a provocative biological resource.

Speaking for myself, I am not so cynical as the previous position. Indeed, perhaps I am an idealist in this matter. Bottom line, yes, of course peace is imperfect. This is obvious to any intelligent person. However, just because something is imperfect does not mean it lacks utility. Imperfection has its own direction. Just because we do not know its mind does not mean a goal is non-existent.


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