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What does it mean?
Hicks argues that humanity is inherently negative, comparing people to a virus with shoes.
In plain terms
He claims humans are bad and just a virus that walks around.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge the flaws in human nature.

Where it applies

  • philosophical debates
  • social criticism
  • personal reflection

Putting it to work

  • critiquing society
  • self-reflection

Questions to consider

  • Are humans inherently selfish?
  • Can society improve?

Another view

Humanity also creates art, kindness, and progress.

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