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What does it mean?
Man kills for food and beverage, showing basic needs.
In plain terms
People kill for food and drink.
What can you take from it?
Basic needs drive harmful actions.

Where it applies

  • hunting
  • conflict
  • basic needs

Putting it to work

  • seek alternatives to violence
  • understand needs

Questions to consider

  • What drives violence?
  • Is killing natural?

Another view

It oversimplifies human violence.

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