Or maybe we shouldn't exterminate anyone, nor let millions of people die in starvation in a failed attempt to "get everyone's basic needs met".

You know, the actual centrist position.

Far left: everyone must conform to my world view

Far right: everyone must conform to my world view

Centrist: just leave me alone

"Far Left: we're going to force everyone into our micromanaged society and beliefs, because somehow that will fix everyone's problems.

"Far Right: we're going to keep things the way they were, and give people the freedom to do what they want."

Alas, the way people see it depends a lot on what aspects you emphasise and caricature, and which you pass over. And how "far" you consider.