Interview With Author Kenneth Paul Callison

1. What inspired you to write this book?

I’ve been thinking about peace for as long as I can remember. Growing up during the Cold War, nuclear annihilation was a background threat of everyday life, and that sense of danger never fully disappeared. As the decades passed, it became clear to me that humanity’s technological power was advancing faster than its wisdom. This book was written out of a deep concern that unless we change how we think—individually and collectively—we risk destroying ourselves.

 

2. What exactly is it about — and who is it written for?

This book is about human potential and survival. It examines why humanity remains trapped in cycles of fear, violence, and militarization—and how those patterns can be unlearned. It’s written for everyday readers, not academics or policymakers alone, because lasting peace cannot be imposed from the top down; it must begin with a shift in human awareness at the individual level.

 

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book?

I hope readers come away with a sense of responsibility—and hope. The book is meant to help people recognize that peace is not naïve or unrealistic, but a natural state humanity can evolve toward. If readers begin to examine their own beliefs about fear, conflict, and separation, they become active participants in humanity’s future rather than passive observers.

 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design?

The title reflects my belief that peace is no longer optional—it’s necessary. Humanity has reached a moment where the choice is no longer between peace and war, but between peace and extinction. The cover imagery, including time and interconnected mechanisms, represents urgency, cause and effect, and the idea that our collective actions are already in motion.

 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers?

Write what you feel compelled to write, not what you think will be well received. Writing is an act of responsibility. If you’re honest with yourself and willing to explore difficult truths, the work will find its audience. And patience matters—some ideas take longer to mature.

 

6. What trends in the book world do you see — and where do you think publishing is heading?

Readers are increasingly drawn to books that help them make sense of a chaotic world. There’s a growing appetite for works that bridge science, spirituality, and lived experience. I believe publishing is moving toward books that are not just informative, but transformative—books that ask readers to rethink their assumptions about life and humanity.

 

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?

Yes. Beyond my work as an entrepreneur, I spent years researching nuclear war and global risk, including conducting a nationally published survey that was later cited by Carl Sagan. Those experiences reinforced how close humanity is to irreversible harm—and how denial and fear distort our judgment. That perspective deeply informed this book.

 

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is it similar to?

My writing is reflective, direct, and exploratory. It blends philosophy, psychology, science, and spirituality. Readers often compare it to works by thinkers like Buckminster Fuller, Carl Sagan, or Eckhart Tolle—not because of style alone, but because of the focus on humanity’s evolution and collective responsibility.

 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book?

The greatest challenge was confronting uncomfortable truths—about violence, fear, and humanity’s capacity for self-deception. Writing this book required looking honestly at our collective failures without falling into despair. The balance between urgency and hope was something I worked hard to maintain.

 

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours?

Because this book addresses the most important question of our time: whether humanity will survive its own power. The Way to World Peace doesn’t offer slogans or quick fixes—it offers a framework for understanding why peace has eluded us and how it can finally be achieved. The future depends on whether we are willing to change, and that change begins with awareness.

 

About The Author: He is the founder of Allied Beauty Experts in Denver, Colorado. Callison built a nationally recognized company by creating a state-of-the-art online insurance processing system and spearheading initiatives spanning R&D in medical technology, engineering, FDA process work, contract negotiation, and large-scale business management. Callison holds three patents in the beauty and medical industries.  A visionary leader dedicated to creating a world free from militarization, poverty, the escalating global water crisis, and widespread environmental degradation, Callison believes humanity is capable of profound transformation—and that the time to act is now. For more info, please see: atimeforhumanity.org/

 

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