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The Real Problem of Humanity
Sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson, back in 2009:
The real problem of humanity is the following: we have paleolithic emotions; medieval institutions; and god-like technology.
A related adage I heard, and internalized, recently: “We’re not thinking creatures who feel; we’re feeling creatures who think.” (Via Jason Kottke.)