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    Humans as a whole obviously lead different lives than other animals, considering that a few rearrangements of the human genome can give rise to a dolphin. Despite this genetic resemblance, there are certain traits that clearly differentiate humans from the rest, and this so-called human nature has been one of the favorite topics of discussion among people, as "self" has been one of the most interesting topics of all. time for anyone. Of course, there is no single characteristic that defines what it means to be a human being, and there are many characteristics that constitute human nature, some of which everyone can agree on and others less so. . Some of these characteristics could be observed in the documentary film Obedience, which we will discuss later. Before we study human nature, we need to discuss the exact meaning of human nature so that a more accurate description is possible. Human nature means shared psychological attributes that are believed to be shared by all human beings, and each of these attributes raises important questions regarding humanity, such as the relationship between a person's innate and acquired characteristics, tension between individuals and society, or the similarities and differences between humans and other animals. One of the most obvious differences between humans and animals is the fact that humans are bipedal. Although some animals, such as monkeys, can stand, humans are the only ones who spend most of their lives standing. This fact may seem purely apparent and therefore superficial. Additionally, before the advent of tools and weapons, being bipedal even proved disadvantageous compared to other quads...... middle of paper ......d in Chinese POW camps where they forced American prisoners of war to endorse communism in front of others for some candy, and in fraternity club initiations where freshmen go through all kinds of ordeals to become members. The characteristics discussed above constitute human nature, which is a set of unique human characteristics that differentiate us from others. animals, and while some characteristics have been shaped by the innate properties of humanity, such as its biology, others have been shaped by environmental factors. Whether we like it or not, humanity has gone through years and years of development, and the resulting human nature defines who we have become and how we are different from others. Understanding this human nature will help us find the answer to the question “who am I”, the ultimate duty of all time for humanity..