Is human nature fundamentally good or fundamentally selfish?
Optimists point to cooperation, altruism, compassion, and sacrifice as evidence of innate goodness. Pessimists cite conflict, greed, tribalism, and self-preservation as proof that humans are inherently self-interested.
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