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Further reflections took a historical turn, as Gaffigan discussed the dark chapters of European history—World War II, the Holocaust, and wartime atrocities—highlighting how human beings, when manipulated or under the influence of leaders, can commit unspeakable acts. Sharing anecdotes from his travels in Central Europe, he pointed to the lasting scars and unexploded remnants of history embedded in the land.
He underlined the importance of understanding our shared human flaws—that our capacity for cruelty and violence is not just rooted in a few individuals, but embedded in human nature itself. Recognizing this, he advocates for empathy and education to prevent repeating these horrors.