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What if the greatest harm is that the easy path of modifying our biology prevents us ever needing to gain the self-knowledge and build the fulfilling lives that lets us thrive in a world surrounded by potential addictions?

I consider myself a much wiser and stronger person in recovery than I was before addiction. Who would I be if I took a magic pill and was still the person that sought oblivion? What will humanity be if it doesn't need such self-knowledge and resilience? What impact will that make in say, our future politics?

parent atchoo 3 years ago

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