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One of the most fascinating characteristics of human beings is that they are on the one hand absurdly self-aware and yet on the other hand absurdly oblivious to the real existence of others. It is well understood that only human beings possess the capability for real cruelty because they understand 1) that and how they can suffer and die, and 2) that other people are just as real as they are and have the same basic characteristics that make them suffer and die in the same way.
Road Rage and Metaphysical Solipsim
Now think of an average day on the road. It’s the same everywhere in the West, with hilarious cultural differences of course. There’s a guy. Guy drives down the road. An old lady cuts him off. He screams at her, honks his horn and wishes her a timely death that – considering her age – is overdue anyway. Continue reading
