I definitely agree with what you are saying.
That struggle for perfection always startles me a bit, maybe atoms are just trying to be self-sufficient "enough"? Maybe we also should aim at that - to be perfect "enough", no more and no less than needed.
People have a choice, but with that comes responsibility and consequences - it is easier to turn a blind eye to it and just ... be as usual. Considering that there are people like that still alive, that strategy somewhat works so...
It seems to me like you know it already, am I wrong? :)
I'm glad it made you think, that was exactly what I was aiming for! Stirring your love for chemistry sounds like a great side effect too.
What a lovely response, I hope you will have a great day!
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