In the natural world, boundaries are clearly defined. The herbivore lives in a state of constant vigilance—its instinct is geared toward survival and the protection of the herd. The predator lives with the focus and strategy of the hunt—its goal is the energy of another, which it obtains through skillful tracking and ambush tactics that ensure its survival in the ecosystem. What is man's position in this food chain? And why does it seem today that we have created a system more cruel than the wildest laws of the jungle Biological Heritage vs. Free Will What animals and humans share is the fundamental drive for self-preservation. However, the difference lies in the scale. No wolf kills more than it can consume. No herd of antelopes betrays its kind just to "live without working." Humans are the only beings endowed with the reason to control their instincts, yet we often choose to pervert them, leading to actions that harm both ourselves and the environment. Instead of using...
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