It is the retention by twentieth-century, Atom-Age men of…
“It is the retention by twentieth-century, Atom-Age men of the Neolithic point of view that says: You stay in your village and I will stay in mine. If your sheep eat our grass we will kill you, or we may kill you anyhow to get all the grass for our own sheep. Anyone who tries to make us change our ways is a witch and we will kill him. Keep out of our village.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He critiques modern societies for clinging to primitive territorial mindsets, leading to conflict over resources and hostility toward change.
In simple terms: Modern people hold outdated tribal attitudes.
Key Takeaway
Challenge narrow tribal thinking for cooperation.
Themes
conflict
territorialism
change resistance
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
social
historical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- resource management
- peacebuilding
Key Concepts
anthropology
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives societies to protect old ways?
- How can inclusive narratives reduce hostility?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures can reinforce tribalism.