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> 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.




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