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In a world of moral certainty, the unthinkable becomes permissible.

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Look in the mirror. The face that pins you with its double gaze reveals a chastening secret. You are looking into a predator's eyes. Most predators have eyes set right on the front of their heads, so they can use binocular vision to sight and track their prey.
Diane Ackerman

Cullen Murphy

Cullen Murphy

Born: September 1, 1952 (age 72)
Bio: John Cullen Murphy, Jr. is an American writer and editor probably best known for his work at The Atlantic, where he served as managing editor.
Known for:
  1. Are We Rome? (2007)
  2. The Word according to Eve (1998)
  3. Rubbish!: The Archaeology of Garbage (1992)
  4. Just Curious: Essays (1995)

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