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KT2000

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7. we are protecting ourselves with myths

Mon Oct 15, 2018, 06:45 PM

Oct 2018

there comes a time in many peoples' lives where lack of empathy from friends and family is tested and comes up short. People with chronic illnesses that are not well understood learn this lesson. A show of empathy has an expiration date - about 3 months. Then the chronically ill are left behind by some. Same can be said for people grieving the loss of a loved one for an extended period.

That people in close proximity can do this, speaks volumes about countries that regard other countries as enemies. Not much mercy.

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So I got to thinking about something today [View all] Separation Oct 2018 OP

I hope to hell this species doesn't eventually colonize other planets. Humans need to RKP5637 Oct 2018 #1

We see others as "other" vlyons Oct 2018 #2

Dang Separation Oct 2018 #4

If the basic nature of humans isn't clear by now, someone's appalachiablue Oct 2018 #3

People sure do like to pretend otherwise Separation Oct 2018 #5

Humans are able to justify, ignore and deny many negatives. appalachiablue Oct 2018 #8

Self interest yes, but aggression KT2000 Oct 2018 #9

Oh, please. JayhawkSD Oct 2018 #12

Nature, given enough time, has ways to evolve controls for aggressive species... TreasonousBastard Oct 2018 #6

we are protecting ourselves with myths KT2000 Oct 2018 #7

As said above Separation Oct 2018 #10

I understand... it's like some people don't care about their fellow human beings. CaptainTruth Oct 2018 #11

It's tribalism, and I think it is hardwired into us. MicaelS May 2019 #13