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How Conflict Resolution Evolves Over 4 Stages: Total War, to Champion Combat, to Symbolic Combat, to Mediation. Mediation for Life and Peace, #19
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- Date de parution05/06/2025
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- ÉditeurWalzone Press
Résumé
"How Conflict Resolution Evolves Over 4 Stages: Total War, to Champion Combat, to Symbolic Combat, to Mediation" is a groundbreaking work that offers a fresh perspective on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to manage and resolve conflicts in an age of global crises and existential threats. Drawing on a wealth of historical examples, cutting-edge neuroscience, and decades of practical mediation experience, author David Hoicka, one of the Principal Mediators in neutral Singapore, presents a compelling argument for the transformative potential of mediation as the most evolved approach to conflict resolution.
Hoicka traces the development of conflict resolution practices through four key stages: total war, champion combat, symbolic competition, and mediation. He argues that this progression mirrors the neurological evolution of the human brain, from the reactive amygdala to the early pre-frontal cortex, through greater cognitive processing, and ultimately to the full engagement of the neocortex. By exploring this parallel development, Hoicka offers profound insights into both the nature of the conflicts we face today and the immense potential we possess to resolve them.
With vivid storytelling and rigorous analysis, Hoicka brings to life the brutal reality of total war, the ritualized violence of champion combat, the abstracted battles of symbolic competition, and the collaborative problem-solving of mediation. He examines the strengths and limitations of each approach, the factors that drove evolutionary change, and the practical lessons we can draw from this history.
But this is not just a book about the past. It is a powerful call to action for our time. In an era of nuclear weapons, pollution remediation, and energy shortages, Hoicka argues that we face a stark choice: Will we address 21st-century challenges with stone-age responses, or can we harness our most evolved capacities for empathy, creativity, and collaboration?The answer, he suggests, lies in the principles and practices of mediation.
By fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and joint problem-solving, mediation offers a toolkit for resolving even the most intractable conflicts. And by recognizing our own evolutionary journey, we can approach contemporary challenges with renewed hope in our capacity for positive change. Whether you are a political leader seeking to forge peace agreements, a business executive managing complex negotiations, or a community organizer working to heal social divides, this book offers essential wisdom and practical guidance.
It challenges us to question our assumptions about conflict, to recognize our shared humanity, and to embrace our potential for continued growth and transformation. At a time when the destructive potential of our conflicts threatens the very foundations of our civilization, the message of this book is both urgent and hopeful. By tracing the evolution from total war to mediation, Hoicka offers not just a compelling historical narrative but a vision of a brighter future - one in which we transcend our most primitive impulses and work together to build a world of greater peace, justice, and shared flourishing.
Hoicka traces the development of conflict resolution practices through four key stages: total war, champion combat, symbolic competition, and mediation. He argues that this progression mirrors the neurological evolution of the human brain, from the reactive amygdala to the early pre-frontal cortex, through greater cognitive processing, and ultimately to the full engagement of the neocortex. By exploring this parallel development, Hoicka offers profound insights into both the nature of the conflicts we face today and the immense potential we possess to resolve them.
With vivid storytelling and rigorous analysis, Hoicka brings to life the brutal reality of total war, the ritualized violence of champion combat, the abstracted battles of symbolic competition, and the collaborative problem-solving of mediation. He examines the strengths and limitations of each approach, the factors that drove evolutionary change, and the practical lessons we can draw from this history.
But this is not just a book about the past. It is a powerful call to action for our time. In an era of nuclear weapons, pollution remediation, and energy shortages, Hoicka argues that we face a stark choice: Will we address 21st-century challenges with stone-age responses, or can we harness our most evolved capacities for empathy, creativity, and collaboration?The answer, he suggests, lies in the principles and practices of mediation.
By fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and joint problem-solving, mediation offers a toolkit for resolving even the most intractable conflicts. And by recognizing our own evolutionary journey, we can approach contemporary challenges with renewed hope in our capacity for positive change. Whether you are a political leader seeking to forge peace agreements, a business executive managing complex negotiations, or a community organizer working to heal social divides, this book offers essential wisdom and practical guidance.
It challenges us to question our assumptions about conflict, to recognize our shared humanity, and to embrace our potential for continued growth and transformation. At a time when the destructive potential of our conflicts threatens the very foundations of our civilization, the message of this book is both urgent and hopeful. By tracing the evolution from total war to mediation, Hoicka offers not just a compelling historical narrative but a vision of a brighter future - one in which we transcend our most primitive impulses and work together to build a world of greater peace, justice, and shared flourishing.
"How Conflict Resolution Evolves Over 4 Stages: Total War, to Champion Combat, to Symbolic Combat, to Mediation" is a groundbreaking work that offers a fresh perspective on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to manage and resolve conflicts in an age of global crises and existential threats. Drawing on a wealth of historical examples, cutting-edge neuroscience, and decades of practical mediation experience, author David Hoicka, one of the Principal Mediators in neutral Singapore, presents a compelling argument for the transformative potential of mediation as the most evolved approach to conflict resolution.
Hoicka traces the development of conflict resolution practices through four key stages: total war, champion combat, symbolic competition, and mediation. He argues that this progression mirrors the neurological evolution of the human brain, from the reactive amygdala to the early pre-frontal cortex, through greater cognitive processing, and ultimately to the full engagement of the neocortex. By exploring this parallel development, Hoicka offers profound insights into both the nature of the conflicts we face today and the immense potential we possess to resolve them.
With vivid storytelling and rigorous analysis, Hoicka brings to life the brutal reality of total war, the ritualized violence of champion combat, the abstracted battles of symbolic competition, and the collaborative problem-solving of mediation. He examines the strengths and limitations of each approach, the factors that drove evolutionary change, and the practical lessons we can draw from this history.
But this is not just a book about the past. It is a powerful call to action for our time. In an era of nuclear weapons, pollution remediation, and energy shortages, Hoicka argues that we face a stark choice: Will we address 21st-century challenges with stone-age responses, or can we harness our most evolved capacities for empathy, creativity, and collaboration?The answer, he suggests, lies in the principles and practices of mediation.
By fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and joint problem-solving, mediation offers a toolkit for resolving even the most intractable conflicts. And by recognizing our own evolutionary journey, we can approach contemporary challenges with renewed hope in our capacity for positive change. Whether you are a political leader seeking to forge peace agreements, a business executive managing complex negotiations, or a community organizer working to heal social divides, this book offers essential wisdom and practical guidance.
It challenges us to question our assumptions about conflict, to recognize our shared humanity, and to embrace our potential for continued growth and transformation. At a time when the destructive potential of our conflicts threatens the very foundations of our civilization, the message of this book is both urgent and hopeful. By tracing the evolution from total war to mediation, Hoicka offers not just a compelling historical narrative but a vision of a brighter future - one in which we transcend our most primitive impulses and work together to build a world of greater peace, justice, and shared flourishing.
Hoicka traces the development of conflict resolution practices through four key stages: total war, champion combat, symbolic competition, and mediation. He argues that this progression mirrors the neurological evolution of the human brain, from the reactive amygdala to the early pre-frontal cortex, through greater cognitive processing, and ultimately to the full engagement of the neocortex. By exploring this parallel development, Hoicka offers profound insights into both the nature of the conflicts we face today and the immense potential we possess to resolve them.
With vivid storytelling and rigorous analysis, Hoicka brings to life the brutal reality of total war, the ritualized violence of champion combat, the abstracted battles of symbolic competition, and the collaborative problem-solving of mediation. He examines the strengths and limitations of each approach, the factors that drove evolutionary change, and the practical lessons we can draw from this history.
But this is not just a book about the past. It is a powerful call to action for our time. In an era of nuclear weapons, pollution remediation, and energy shortages, Hoicka argues that we face a stark choice: Will we address 21st-century challenges with stone-age responses, or can we harness our most evolved capacities for empathy, creativity, and collaboration?The answer, he suggests, lies in the principles and practices of mediation.
By fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and joint problem-solving, mediation offers a toolkit for resolving even the most intractable conflicts. And by recognizing our own evolutionary journey, we can approach contemporary challenges with renewed hope in our capacity for positive change. Whether you are a political leader seeking to forge peace agreements, a business executive managing complex negotiations, or a community organizer working to heal social divides, this book offers essential wisdom and practical guidance.
It challenges us to question our assumptions about conflict, to recognize our shared humanity, and to embrace our potential for continued growth and transformation. At a time when the destructive potential of our conflicts threatens the very foundations of our civilization, the message of this book is both urgent and hopeful. By tracing the evolution from total war to mediation, Hoicka offers not just a compelling historical narrative but a vision of a brighter future - one in which we transcend our most primitive impulses and work together to build a world of greater peace, justice, and shared flourishing.
