"We can never know the effects of our actions as they span time and space. Thus, we can never know if our existence results in a net positive, net negative, or net neutral effect. Theoretically, even the most positive-seeming actions could, in varying levels of causation, potentially lead to terrible events in this world. Likewise, something seemingly negative could prevent something far, far worse." -The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness by Robert Pantano #Books #Bookstodon #Reading