This is a patronizing phrase reinforcing the continued issues of bias regarding what constitutes civilisation.
Yes, brutality and atrocities but also there were, are, social orders away from the manner extractive economics has used, used, the smallest grievances and differences to exploit people (thence natural resources)
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Possibilities in mind, body & spirit opened by being in Fragile States: countries & inside my own head. Exploring one’s self & community Challenging boundaries
