Preface

This note resulted from my attempt to understand certain aspects of the world, particularly human behaviors such as war and religion which have always confused me. The idea(s) I'll discuss aren't especially new, actually have very little content or predictive value, and may well be entirely wrong as I lack any particular expertise myself and have stolen most every idea here. Even so, i find some value and, more importantly, the ideas have provided me some solace in this age of woe. 

If the ideas help you, dear reader, or anyone else, I'd like that too.