Part 8/15:
Diving into darker territory, Papa considers the persistence of violence—mass shootings, domestic disputes, and war—arguing that human nature contains both kindness and brutality. He discusses the tragic case of a man who murdered a movie theater owner and the societal failure to teach young men how to control impulses, wishing that more guidance existed.
He reflects on how history—from caveman archetypes to ancient cultures—has long shaped perceptions of gender and violence. For example, imagery of cavemen dragging women by their hair is a lingering cartoon stereotype of male dominance rooted in primal violence. Yet, contemporary issues, like the never-ending violence in parts of South America or the wild animal conflicts in North America, remind us how fragile civilization truly is.