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> Those who’ve lived such scenes in person rarely feel that shock

What is that based on?

> You don’t get to pick reality

But there is the major question of, 'what is reality'. Again you try the sophistry of assuming your claim is reality and others are fantasy. That's a fantasy in your head.



> What is that based on?

Personal experience, but desensitisation and psychological callousing are completely uncontroversial.

> But there is the major question of, 'what is reality'. Again you try the sophistry of assuming your claim is reality and others are fantasy. That's a fantasy in your head.

I guess you don't see the irony in your comment.


> Personal experience

That is certainly not a basis for drawing conclusions about humanity. Also (maybe think to yourself - not really appropriate for HN, and much too personal to ask for a response): have you actually experienced killing someone or nearly being killed, or are you speculating on your response based on your response to online videos?




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