Scientific American. There are so many crises, local and global, to which we can generalize these lessons. Base responses on tested empirical evidence, not wishful/biased thinking. Favour objectivity over subjectivity, particularly where self-serving options and positions exist. Don’t automatically assume human societies today have learned from errors in the past and are now more reasoned. If the messages you receive differ by the messengers, assess whether the messengers’ agendas also differ. And as always, recognize that the most problematic factor in our dealing with such problems and overcoming common obstacles is, typically, our own intractability. [ARTICLE LINK]