The Prey and the Predator: Understanding Human and Animal Responses to Conflict, by Renaldo McKenzie
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The NeoLiberal - In the complex and fraught arena of conflict, the dynamics between predator and prey often mirror those seen in the natural world. When attacked and cornered, the instinctive responses of fright, flight, or fight come to the fore. This fundamental survival mechanism, ingrained in both humans and animals, shapes the course of conflicts and wars. On October 7th, 2023, the world witnessed a tragic escalation of violence as Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel, resulting in the loss of hundreds of Israeli lives. Hamas justified this action as resistance to occupation and years of provocations. In response, Israel retaliated with overwhelming force, resulting in the deaths of thousands and the displacement of millions. However, the roots of the Israel-Palestine conflict run much deeper than this recent escalation.... The rest of this article is available in The NeoLiberal Post at renaldocmckenzie.com and The NeoLiberal Journals at theneoliberal.com. Renaldo McKenzie presents the article in a dynamic fashion to accentuate your listening experience. Subscribe for free on any stream and support us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support This is a production of The NeoLiberal Corporation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/support
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