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Disaffected

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44. This leads to the nature or nurture debate.

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:55 AM

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Male bonding (or female for that matter), dominance and aggression I would contend are more nature than culture, especially in males, although the two combined can certainly lead to a toxic outcome with some people.

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This leads to the nature or nurture debate. Disaffected 15 hrs ago #44

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