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Will humanity ever be able to overcome that tribalistic instinct of "us vs. them?" (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 years ago by ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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The way I see it that instinct is the cause behind so much suffering and injustice in the world.

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[–] livus@kbin.social 2 points 3 years ago

When I see a snake my first instinct is to try to touch it. We don't have them in my country, so it feels like meeting a magical creature.

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