The problem then is to communicate this information, this wisdom, these facts about ourselves. And nothing being easier than communicating the truth, this information is very feasible to communicate. Only if communication is blocked by some effort can there be interference with the natural process of humanity instructing itself. The urge to live better inclines everyone to be receptive and communicative of the way of peace. Therefore it appears that war and the potential for war can only be sustained by interference with the normal functioning of culture, or in a word, by corruption.
Lies maligning enemies and goading men to anger are requirements for the maintenance of war culture.
As culture becomes more sophisticated, people less naive and gullible, the more this effort to propagandize the premises of hostility becomes transparent and laughable. At any time it can be seen that the recruitment of personnel to participate in war works best on green youths who have not learned the principles of moral, social behavior, and are therefore easily made impatient and goaded into the use of drastic means. In modern times the recruitment of soldiers is not sufficient, however, and the public at large must become involved in the production of sophisticated weapons. This public involvement must be done openly, with the knowledge of all. To some extent only can it be kept secret.