Human nature is not a mystery. Violence and disrespect in our society is a symptom of our lack of knowledge about the art of living: conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, understanding trauma, human psychological needs, and awareness of disrespectful, ineffective ways to influence others. Paul K. Chappell is a West Point graduate, Iraq War veteran, and former army captain who serves as Peace Leadership Director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Part African-American, part Asian, and part Caucasian, Chappell grew up in a violent household in Alabama with a father who fought in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Chappell’s most recent books in his seven book Road to Peace series are The Art of Waging Peace and The Cosmic Ocean.