In the end, the further the contrast is explored, the more we can see ourselves in others. The more we can find our common ground.
When we find ourselves in the role of “leader”, how do we justify our control over others?
Atrocities can always reoccur with “justification” everywhere people are intentionally or limited to being colorblind.
In a conflict free society, power structures are unneeded. By contrast, the more conflict that exists, the more a monopoly of force is required to keep the peace. Why then would authoritarians promote cooperation instead of cooperation then?