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The dialogue then shifts to broader philosophical musings on human nature. The officer reflects on the darkness he has seen — evil, cruelty, death — through both his own experiences and his work in the CIA. Despite this exposure, he explains that he maintains a mixed relationship with humanity, recognizing the profound potential for both good and evil within people.
He discusses how dark experiences often inspire the most creative and beautiful works of art — a paradox that reveals how darkness can give birth to enlightenment. Yet, he is skeptical about a collective human progression toward a better future, expressing a rather bleak outlook on humanity’s capacity to evolve.