:blob_evil_two: I share some thoughts here. Humanity might have never changed character wise very much despite the ages. Nevertheless, we have progressed significantly. Civilisation is indeed an achievement. A hard earned one. The times of WWII were barbaric ones and I see no point in envying them.
:blob_neutral: As for short chapter, I write only 1k ones. I feel them long and quality didn't suffer, imo. Anything longer just invites continuous rambling.
And I am just too slow at writing. I also feel our styles are somewhat comparable.