Comment by LocatedEagle232 on 14/01/2020 at 15:14 UTC

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Well, I honestly had a little debate in my head about putting 'generally subjective' or just 'subjective'. I believe they are completely subjective, but I didnt want to spark a secondary debate that is off topic.

We're alive, and staying that way means we have to adapt to changes. I dont think there is a single belief that every living human accepts.

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Comment by [deleted] at 17/01/2020 at 08:48 UTC

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Well you already conceded it: humans want to stay alive. We could also say the need/desire/drive to adapt is universal.

And you kinda are sparking a second debate that is (not) off topic. Subjectivity and universal is inherent to this.