Michael Shermer quote: I say you don't need religion, or political ideology, to understand human nature. Science reveals that human nature is greedy ...

I say you don't need religion, or political ideology, to understand human nature. Science reveals that human nature is greedy and selfish, altruistic and helpful.

~ Michael Shermer ~

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