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“Loving a world you don’t trust” by Joe Carlsmith

LessWrong (Curated & Popular)

CHAPTER

Exploring the Complexity of Facing Darkness and Badness in the World

This chapter explores the challenging task of confronting darkness and fighting badness in the world, drawing comparisons to cancer cells and invading soldiers. It also touches on moments of intense suffering that serve as a powerful reminder of the pain in the world, prompting a yearning for warmth, light, and love.

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