Summary: Luigi Mangione, a bright young man, became the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, surprising many who knew him. During their conversations, Luigi expressed deep concerns about the loss of personal agency in modern life. Despite his thoughtful nature, his alleged actions raised questions about his mental health and the complexities of human behavior.
The idea that trauma is passed down epigenetically is not only unscientific, it’s also unagentic; if you believe your trauma is hardwired into your DNA, you’re prone to passively accept it rather than actively trying to overcome it. (View Highlight)
most of history’s greatest evils were committed by people who thought they were doing good. (View Highlight)