Humans are structureless. They live in conflict with themse… - James S. A. Corey

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Humans are structureless. They live in conflict with themselves and each other. Their great genius is rationalization: lying into mirrors until they bully and seduce themselves into things they would never otherwise do. They are creatures of self-delusion, regret, and desire.

James S. A. Corey

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is the joint pen name of Daniel Abraham and , American science fiction authors, screenwriters and television producers, best known for their space opera series The Expanse.

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