stackyFACTSAround 400 BC, Mozi decided that tribalism was exhausting and proposed 'jian ai'—universal, impartial care for literally everyone. Naturally, the rational idea that you should treat your neighbor’s annoyances as your own didn't quite catch on with those who preferred holding grudges.
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