"Welcome to another installment of our world-class podcast. Today, we embark on an exploration of an aspect of humanity that pervades history, stretches into the future, and indelibly marks the human experience - conflict. We aim to shed light on how conflict, in various forms, molds societies and shapes the world. From wars to genocides, to the strides towards peace, this journey will encompass a broad panorama of human struggles and triumphs.

At its core, conflict arises from a disagreement or incompatibility of ideas or interests. Yet, in the context of human societies, it is an umbrella term capturing a plethora of situations and experiences, ranging from petty disputes to all-encompassing bouts of violence. It is the kaleidoscope through which we understand the passions, pains, complexities of human life. It is the prism that refracts the cultural, political, religious, and ideological facets of our societies.

Major forms of conflict we shall delve into encompass war, genocide, and peace movements, each representing a unique blend of human endeavor, emotion, and struggle. These forms highlight humanity's ability to shift from periods of intense harm to immense peace and prosperity.

War is a state of armed conflict between societies, more than just a means to resolve differences. It is a reflection of an era's ideals, politics, technologies, and societies' resilience and ingenuity. It challenges human morals, stretches the limits of human endurance, and reveals our capacity for destruction.

Then there is genocide, an extreme manifestation of conflict persisting relentlessly throughout history. The wanton act of systematically dismantling an entire racial, ethnic, or religious group negates ideals of coexistence and respect for diversity. It is a bleak reminder of the depth to which hate, bigotry, and fear can drive societies.

However, humanity is not merely a tale of wars and genocides, it is also painted with hues of peace, love and solidarity. Peace movements, counterpoints to the narrative of conflict, underline the resilience of human spirit and our collective pursuit to maintain balance. They embody our shared aspiration for global harmony, our innate love for fellow beings, and resistance against violence and injustice.

These movements challenge the present in hope of a peaceful future; from anti-war protests to civil rights movements, social justice rallies to disarmament initiatives. They espouse values of justice, equality, and empathy, fostering a global culture that prizes peace over violence, dialogue over confrontation, understanding over prejudice.

Through exploring these large-scale conflicts and peace movements, we hope to understand the dynamics that govern our societies. As we delve into our shared past, examine our present, speculate about our future, we seek to unearth the roots of conflict and the pathways to peace.

As we navigate this complex intersect of history, psychology, and sociology, let the weight of our collective human experience inform our understanding and our pursuits. For, as George Santayana wisely noted, 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' Let's ensure we remember, learn, and carry forward the lessons laid bare by the nature of conflict: war, genocide, and peace movements."