The purpose of civilization isn't to make the law of the jungle the primary directive for all human activities. Its objective is to harness enough resources for humanity so we live our lives as if we were children.
The nations states that are successful in today's civilization are those that invest heavily in their children. The modern economy is exponentially becoming more complex and you need citizenry who are adaptive and open-minded to new kinds of endeavors.
An adult who knows only the law of the jungle habitually seeks self-preservation over adaptability. This is why we see the politics of today where there is a great fear by one side that their identity will be extinguished.
Fear is the mind-killer. A reality that is like a jungle destroys minds. An environment with the safety net for exploration expands minds. Without courage, there is no exploration or openness.
It is when we are young that we have the flexibility to mold our thought habits into minds that can transcend fear. A mind that has mastered its own control is a mind that can face fear. I will face my fear. I will let it pass through me.
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