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Originally Posted by Katczinsky  Competition among groups isn't a distinctly human characteristic. What is distinctly human on this planet is our capacity to become aware of our own mortality, and perhaps in turn react in a ruthless panicking behavior of delusion-reinforced conflict. However, we also have the capacity rise above the 'teeth and claw' and accept our impermanent existences and attempt to usher in a better world for our species through cooperation. Unfortunately, people are too attached to their delusions for the latter to come to fruition any time soon. | I think the "better world for our species through world cooperation" is a delusion to itself. There are so many different mindsets that I seriously doubt that you will ever get that kind of cooperation. A rich country will not want to lower it's own standard of living to help a dirt poor country up. A poor underdeveloped nation will always be jealous of the educated and technologically advanced one. And all the conflicts that arise from different cultures, religions, and races. Not to mention some regions are rich is different things from fertile lands to oil to diamonds. World cooperation from all humans???? Not a chance.  |