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493: How to Stop Obsessing Over People Who Hurt You, Backed by Neuroscience | James Kimmel, Jr.

The Genius Life

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The Cycle of Violence and Retribution

This chapter explores the intricate emotions tied to violence and retribution, particularly through the lens of Osama bin Laden's actions and America's retaliatory response. It raises profound questions about the morality of self-defense versus revenge, while examining the influence of free will and the evolutionary roots of our inclination toward vengeance.

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