Day 2 “The Third Harmony: Nonviolence and the New Story of Human Nature”

From goodreads:
“In the latest fruit of a brilliant career, Michael Nagler argues that nonviolence--not just as a tactic but as a way of being--is the only way to unite deeply divided people and enable progressive movements and leaders of all stripes to fulfil their promise and potential.”

So many of the problems that beset us--war, poverty, isolation, and the climate crisis--have their roots in an old story about the universe: we are purposeless matter in a random void, and scarcity, competition, and violence are inevitable. Citing the convergence of modern science and the essence of the world's wisdom traditions, Michael Nagler argues for a new story: the universe is conscious and purposeful, humans are spiritual beings, and cooperation and collaboration are our natural way of interacting. This "new story" has had other champions, but Nagler is the first to realize that a piece is missing. For the new story to take hold, we have to embrace nonviolence, not only as a social change tactic but as a way of life.

Dr. Michael Nagier | American Peace Activist; Professor Emeritus UC Berkeley
As Professor Emeritus of Classics and Comparative Literature at UC, Berkeley, Michael Nagler co-founded one of the first Peace and Conflict Studies Programs in the United States. He co-founded the Metta Center for Nonviolence in 1983 and continues to dedicate his life to the values of meditation, spirituality and nonviolence with a particular appreciation for the role of science (as the son of a biology teacher). A dedicated nonviolence aspirant, he was the recipient of the Jamnalal Bajaj International Award for “Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India” in 2007.

He is co-host of Nonviolence Radio, a popular radio show and podcast for nonviolence learning and exploration. He is author of many articles and books including The Search for a Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our Families, and Our World; The Nonviolence Handbook: A Guide for Practical Action; and The Third Harmony: Nonviolence and the New Story of Human Nature. Most recently he directed and produced a documentary on nonviolence: The Third Harmony. He continues his work for peace at the Metta Center for Nonviolence to this day.

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