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H. W. Brands

Nov 29, 2023

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The first law of human geography

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Hairy Toddler

Dec 4, 2023

Philander Knox was a realist.

Thank you for that story and quote.

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We're still chimpanzees just following the Law of the Jungle! Should we stop trying to improve our human nature?

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