Miro, I'm so sorry. I always felt such pity for you humans because you could only think of one thing at a time and your memories were so imperfect and . . . now I realize that just getting through the day without killing somebody can be an achievement.It gets to be a habit. Most of us manage to keep our body count quite low. It's the neighborly way to live.
In the book "Children of the Mind" by Orson Scott Card, a character reflects on their previous misconceptions about human nature. They express regret for their past feelings of pity towards humans, who can only focus on one thought at a time and possess unreliable memories. The character realizes that simply navigating daily life without causing harm can be a significant achievement.
This shift in perspective highlights the complexities of human...