i behave the way i want to as much as i can. when i want to run around naked in public covered in butter, i tend to confine myself to merely thinking about it because i want to be socially accepted. Why is the second desire not counted as part of human nature? why, when you see people being utter bastards to each other because their self-interest doesn't extend to others, do you say 'it's just human nature' - what about when you see couples kissing passionately in the street, or people being basically kind to each other, or forming groups to bring about some change they think will benefit the whole group or society around them - why are these things not 'human nature' as well?
I believe you're referring to my own comment. I'll plead extreme cynicism in the face of recent U.S. events. I'm sure I would have been less negative a week ago.
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i behave the way i want to as much as i can. when i want to run around naked in public covered in butter, i tend to confine myself to merely thinking about it because i want to be socially accepted. Why is the second desire not counted as part of human nature? why, when you see people being utter bastards to each other because their self-interest doesn't extend to others, do you say 'it's just human nature' - what about when you see couples kissing passionately in the street, or people being basically kind to each other, or forming groups to bring about some change they think will benefit the whole group or society around them - why are these things not 'human nature' as well?
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