Siddhartha MukherjeeFreaks become norms, and norms become extinct. Monster by monster, evolution advanced
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The idea that there are no such things as monsters is the biggest myth in human history, which keeps us from evolving and moving forward. Monsters need to be destroyed because they threaten the very existence of the human race. They are the products of humanity’s ignorance and fear. The truth is that all people will one day come face to face with a monster or a freak, whether it be a cannibalistic serial killer or a vicious serial rapist. It’s our attitude towards these freaks and monsters that will determine what happens next.
Source: The Gene: An Intimate History
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