When we say to someone, "Oh you're behaving like an animal," it's actually a compliment rather than an insult. We need to work for a science of peace and build a culture of empathy, and emphasize the positive, pro-social side of the character of other animals and ourselves. It's truly who we and other animals are.

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  • Peace — The pursuit of harmony, reconciliation, and inner calm
  • Science — Discovery, inquiry, and the wonders of the natural world

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