Yes, people do some absolutely horrible things, but to only look at the negative is pointlessly pessimistic. What does thinking that do for others? If you think that humans are disgusting creatures that should be destroyed, and you spread this negativity to others, you are contributing to the negative aspect of the human condition.
Why live then?
Among the bad, there is also good.
The discovery of penicillin has saved millions of lives. Anti-biotics have as well.
Something quick to be pointed out is war. Yes, war has cost billions of lives, but there are also millions of people devoted to helping these war victims. That alone shows humanity is not helpless.
Humanity is making progress. Women used to be less than men, blacks used to be enslaved nationwide, people used to be killed because they were "witches". Humanity has been making progress.
I think to look at only the negative, that is pointless. I am not saying to be unaware of suffering. It is necessary to be aware of suffering so we can help those who are suffering.
There are many who, from the start, have had barely a glimpse of the good humans can accomplish. From the beginning all they see is death, greed, and hatred. Then why not make an effort to bring peace to them as a fellow human? I have seen people who have been helped make a total perspective change for the better and begin to help others around them. This is the kind of "viral happiness spreading" that we need.
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