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    Humans make other people unhappy for long periods of time — Carmelics
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    Humans make other people unhappy for long periods of time

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    • 1.Historical evidence shows wars, oppression, and systematic cruelty have caused suffering across generations and centuries.
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    • 2.Interpersonal betrayals, abuse, and neglect often create lasting psychological trauma that persists throughout victims' lives.
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    • 3.Economic exploitation and social inequality maintained by human systems cause chronic stress and hardship for billions.
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    • 1.Many humans actively work to reduce suffering through medicine, charity, justice reform, and emotional support for others.
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    • 2.Unhappiness from human actions is often temporary or recoverable; resilience and forgiveness enable people to move forward.
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    • 3.The claim overgeneralizes; many human relationships are characterized by care, cooperation, and mutual flourishing, not harm.
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