Bertrand Russell Explains Human Cruelty

Also from 20th Century philosopher, mathematician, and logician Bertrand Russell: “Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”

When we look at present-day U.S. politics, we see fear all around us.  Fear of government control, untested vaccinations, voter fraud, conspiratorial scientists, the deep state, socialism, immigrants.

We actually have real things about which to be concerned, e.g., that our planet’s on fire, but we don’t seem to be too worked up about that.