Special to The Japan Times
British historian Arnold Toynbee, while visiting Japan in the 1970s, said that mankind would eventually destroy the Earth and perish if it continued on its present path. Only religion and high levels of morality would prevent this doom, said Toynbee. I believe, however, that he was being too optimistic.
The human race is doomed because it is foolish. There is no guarantee that peace will prevail throughout the world in the 21st century. Instead, the new century may end up being the most dangerous period ever experienced.