Nationalism and Its Dangers

Not sure we need the seedy guy with the beer, but the point here is an important one.  If you’re in Iceland or Paraguay, nationalism is probably harmless, adding a bit of pride to a small and nonaggressive country.

But if you’re a world power with a huge military, nationalism lies at the root of distrust and hatred of others, precisely at a time in world history when these emotions are most dangerous.

We’re constantly reminded of the need to come together as a civilization to address climate change, yet we seem to be headed in the precise opposite direction.