Halt the march to WWIII with education in history

A prime cause of World War I was mindless nationalism, which continued after the war. Populism grew in the 1920s and, with nationalism, led to World War II. Now the world is reverting to nationalism and populism, making World War III a likelihood.

Unlike the previous wars, WWIII will be fought with weaponized electronics, economics and energy. Domination, not destruction, of opponents will be the goals, because this will allow the winner to exploit those subjugated. Consider it an updated form of colonialism.

The way to combat this trend is with education and by example. Teaching the lessons of history — how nationalism and populism will lead to strife, poverty and loss of freedom. Working together, helping each other, we will create an exemplary world.

We must offer the world a better future — one that leads to peace, prosperity and freedom for all mankind. — John Cormode, Mountain View