Idealism transcends realism: we don't have to be a jungle society. The war between all people and all people can only lead to mutual destruction, and we should be able to jump out of the trap. On the basis of trust, * * * knowledge and rules exist and interests are compatible.
Realism thinks that reality is bloody, while idealism thinks it is unnecessary.
Realism holds that idealism is pedantic, and choosing idealism is tantamount to sitting idly by and being destroyed by others.
Idealism holds that realism is dangerous, and choosing realism will eventually lead to the destruction of * * *.
Realism ran through the modern history of Europe for hundreds of years, which led to two world wars and the reshuffle of the world.
Modern elites establish multilateral rules between countries, prevent wars, and establish the United Nations, the World Bank and international organizations. . .
Three development stages of international politics;
The first stage, the international political relations of offensive realism;
The second stage, the international political relations of defensive realism among big powers;
The third stage, after World War II, rules-based international relations.
At present, there may be atavism, and offensive realism will return to the stage, which will expose the world to the risk of dimensionality reduction.
Idealism believes that cooperation based on rules brings security, while realism believes that we can only rely on ourselves. The most extreme offensive realism holds that security is a zero-sum game.
This is not only the development of international politics, but also brings enlightenment to personal survival.
As an individual in the real world, are you a realist who supports the law of the jungle and the survival of the fittest, or an idealist who strives to establish the rules of multi-party competition and create a win-win ecosystem?
~ This article is mainly taken from Wang Shuo's Cognitive Upgrade.