Yes, the system is broken. EVERY system is broken. None are perfect. It’s very easy to point out their shortcomings.
It’s difficult, though, to construct a system - even in the abstract - that works better.
That is not human nature, we are extremely altruistic and generally want to see peace for ourselves and others.
I’m sorry, I disagree. Very firmly. There are evil people. Broken people. People who feel no empathy, show no mercy. And there are a good deal more people who think they are “good” but are really just passive. See also Nazi Germany.
It’s difficult, though, to construct a system - even in the abstract - that works better.
It’s really not, our history is full of better systems. Our current system is relatively recent and is one of the worst things we’ve made as a species to the point it’s going to wipe us out.
I’m sorry, I disagree. Very firmly. There are evil people. Broken people. People who feel no empathy, show no mercy. And there are a good deal more people who think they are “good” but are really just passive. See also Nazi Germany.
You can disagree all you like, but the fact that we form communities, seek out and connect with others, and feel empathy says otherwise.
You can disagree all you like, but the fact that we form communities, seek out and connect with others, and feel empathy says otherwise.
I didn’t mean to imply that ALL people are evil and broken. And sure, even an evil, broken person will seek companionship. We are social creatures. That doesn’t make us inherently good creatures, any more than it makes a pack of wolves inherently good.
Yes, the system is broken. EVERY system is broken. None are perfect. It’s very easy to point out their shortcomings.
It’s difficult, though, to construct a system - even in the abstract - that works better.
I’m sorry, I disagree. Very firmly. There are evil people. Broken people. People who feel no empathy, show no mercy. And there are a good deal more people who think they are “good” but are really just passive. See also Nazi Germany.
It’s really not, our history is full of better systems. Our current system is relatively recent and is one of the worst things we’ve made as a species to the point it’s going to wipe us out.
You can disagree all you like, but the fact that we form communities, seek out and connect with others, and feel empathy says otherwise.
I didn’t mean to imply that ALL people are evil and broken. And sure, even an evil, broken person will seek companionship. We are social creatures. That doesn’t make us inherently good creatures, any more than it makes a pack of wolves inherently good.