Beyond War Movement Concepts

The video discusses the societal issue of psychic numbing and denial regarding nuclear threats. It highlights the rise in public concern during the 1980s about the arms race and nuclear war. The Beyond War movement emerged to address these concerns, focusing on changing the way people think about war. The movement's goal is to build a world beyond war through global cooperation and a shift in mindset, emphasizing that nuclear weapons have made all war obsolete.

What psychological state do people often experience regarding the threat of nuclear war?

• Curiosity

• Acceptance

• Psychic numbing

• Euphoria

What term did a person in London use to describe the denial of nuclear threats?

• Manic denial

• Optimistic ignorance

• Calm acceptance

• Rational fear

What significant change occurred in the early 1980s regarding nuclear war?

• A decrease in global tensions

• The signing of a major peace treaty

• A shift in public concern about the arms race

• Increased production of nuclear weapons

Who were among the groups realizing the threat of nuclear weapons in the 1980s?

• Politicians and celebrities

• Business leaders and economists

• Artists and musicians

• Physicians, scientists, and religious leaders

What is the root cause of war according to the Beyond War movement?

• Political ideologies

• Economic disparities

• The way humans think

• Technological advancements

What is the primary goal of the Beyond War movement?

• To develop new weapons

• To gain consensus on the obsolescence of war

• To promote economic growth

• To establish new political systems

According to the Beyond War movement, what has made all war obsolete?

• Economic sanctions

• Nuclear weapons

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Technological advancements

What does the Beyond War movement emphasize about our planet?

• It is immune to human actions

• It has unlimited resources

• It is one interdependent life support system

• It is divided into independent systems

What is required to build a world beyond war according to the movement?

• Individual decisions and collective participation

• Government intervention

• Technological innovation

• Economic incentives

What does the action plan of the Beyond War movement involve?

• Personal and collective efforts

• Economic investments

• Political lobbying

• Military expansion