human nature

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It’s true that the American cost of living is getting worse — so much for “affordability”! — and it’s human nature to focus on what’s right in front of us, selfish as that may be.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

If the jury sides with Kaley, it would upset decades of legal and cultural precedent that have treated platforms as mere repositories of human nature.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Loubna Mrie’s candid and absorbing memoir, ‘Defiance,’ is a stark reminder of the corruptions of power, the uncertainties of revolution and the frequent viciousness of human nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

It’s human nature to think we’re above average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

And to hear David talk about it, it's like it all happened because a long, long time ago people tried to mess with human nature and ended up making it worse.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth