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When asked whether he sees hope for humanity, he responds with stark honesty: "No." His disappointment stems from his experiences within the CIA, witnessing how light and darkness often intertwine in flawed systems, whether in justice, religion, or governance. The "light" is frequently just an acceptable justification for ongoing darkness — violence, lies, manipulation.
He reflects on the irony that societal institutions, designed to uphold goodness, often operate through deception and moral compromise. This realization deepens his skepticism about collective progress but doesn't extinguish his belief in individual goodness or the potential for hope.