My rational mind thinks it’s in charge, but I suspect it’s just rationalizing my emotions.

If you can’t see the other person’s point, the discussion becomes point less.

It’s interesting to consider the moral repercussions of human innovation. On the one hand, it has drastically reduced human suffering. On the other, it has allowed overpopulation and over-consumption, and that unsustainable model has a very good chance of leading to the destruction of our planet.