Elias Canetti once tried to imagine a world in which 'all weapons {were} abolished and in the next war only biting {was} allowed'. Can we be sure there would be no genocides in such a radically disarmed world?
Elias Canetti envisioned a unique scenario where all weapons were eradicated, proposing that future conflicts could rely solely on physical biting as a means of aggression. This idea raises questions about the fundamental nature of violence and conflict in human society, suggesting that even without conventional weapons, the capacity for harm remains intrinsic to humanity.
Niall Ferguson's book "The War of the World" explores the implications of such disarmament. It prompts reflection on whether the absence of weapons would truly prevent atrocities like genocide, or if people could still inflict pain and suffering through other primal means. The discussion highlights the complexity of human conflict beyond mere weaponry.
