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This webpage titled "Avoiding World War Three | Lou Marinoff" is a long-form article authored by philosopher Lou Marinoff. Published on IAI TV, the piece delves into the concepts of war, peace, human nature, and our potential for change. Marinoff presents an argument against Thomas Hobbes and Sigmund Freud's view that conflict and war are inherent to human nature, promoting instead the idea that peace is possible and achievable. The philosopher examines Hobbes and Freud's views on human nature and their pessimistic outlook on the human condition, influenced by the World Wars and other historical events. He also critiques their belief in the inevitability of war due to our destructive, primal instincts and our lack of a biological mechanism to terminate conflicts. Marinoff further discusses the modern challenges brought about by globalization, such as economic and cultural exchange, digital revolution, and the rise of non-commercial organizations. He highlights both the constructive and destructive effects of globalization, including its potential to alleviate conflicts or aggravate them. The article also explores the evolution of warfare, with modern combatants including computer hackers, financiers, drug smugglers, and agents of private corporations. Marinoff argues that natural selection has not provided humans with necessary checks and balances to limit their desires or the destruction they can inflict, which he views as contributing to wars and conflicts. The philosopher asserts that achieving peace requires a transformation of human consciousness, allowing us to transcend the primal desires and tribalisms that fuel conflict. He warns of ongoing global conflicts, including a war between Western civilization and Islamic jihadists, alongside internal civil wars waged against Western values by cultural Marxists. Marinoff concludes the piece with a call to action, urging a transformation of consciousness to build a bridge to a brighter future, and prevent the decline of Western civilization and an increase in global discontents.