> Violence through revenge is deep within our core, and to deny it is to deny our humanity.
I agree. Dehumanizing the "other" is profoundly human.
But rising above bloodthirst through rationality and empathy, and crafting institutions (such as laws) which better us all, together... is also profoundly human.
> In other words, it really doesn't matter.
The universe may be indifferent, but human actions are meaningful to other humans.
I agree. Dehumanizing the "other" is profoundly human.
But rising above bloodthirst through rationality and empathy, and crafting institutions (such as laws) which better us all, together... is also profoundly human.
> In other words, it really doesn't matter.
The universe may be indifferent, but human actions are meaningful to other humans.