Quote by James Lovelock

There aren't just bad people that commit genocide we are all capable of it. It's our evolutionary history.

There aren't just bad people that commit genocide we are all

Summary

This quote implies that the capacity for committing acts of genocide is not limited to a select group of inherently evil individuals. Instead, it suggests that every individual is capable of such heinous actions due to our shared evolutionary history. It implies that humans have within them the potential for violence and destruction, making it necessary for society to actively work towards preventing and curbing these tendencies. Ultimately, the quote highlights the importance of understanding our collective nature and actively combating the potential for genocidal behavior.

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History

By James Lovelock

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