Dark Forest Doctrine
Survival's Dilemma: Embracing the Dark Forest Doctrine
Lyrics
These are desperate times
These times are critical and challenging.
Demanding desperate measures in kind
Extreme situations require extreme actions in response.
Callous decisions, ruthless ambitions
Decisions made without compassion, driven by ruthless goals.
Fear the other, fear the stranger
Fear those who are different or unknown.
Watch the skies and watch your neighbour
Be cautious of both external threats and those close to you.
Show no mercy to the traitor, and no remorse
Show no mercy to betrayers, and feel no regret for your actions.
We view the world in black and white
See the world in absolutes, devoid of nuances.
A world where only might makes right
A world where power and strength determine what is right.
A place of brutal need, with no pity for the weak
A harsh place where compassion for the weak is nonexistent.
Where safety is not certain, and kindness is a burden
Uncertain safety and kindness is considered a burden.
And survival is not guaranteed
Survival is not guaranteed in this challenging environment.
There is a price
Consequences exist for every decision made.
For every choice we make, for every decision, and every mistake
Every choice, decision, and mistake carries a cost.
There is a cost, and you must decide, what are you willing to do to survive?
One must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice to survive.
Now the blood is in the water, and the wolves are at the gate
Bloodshed is imminent, and danger is approaching.
And the ones who were the hunters are now hunted by their prey
Former hunters become prey in a twisted reversal.
Kill or be killed is now the law
The law now demands killing or being killed.
Compassion is a weakness we cannot afford
Compassion is considered a weakness that cannot be tolerated.
There is a price
Similar to line 13, emphasizing the cost of decisions.
For every choice we make, for every decision, and every mistake
Reiteration of the recurring theme of choices and their consequences.
There is a cost, and you must decide, what are you willing to do to survive?
Emphasizes the need to determine the extent of sacrifices for survival.
Action breeds reaction and provokes retaliation, feeding the
Actions trigger reactions, initiating a cycle of suspicion.
Cycle of suspicion that has driven us too far
This suspicion has led to a point of no return.
Callous calculations, and the coldest of equations, weaving a
Calculations without empathy, creating a self-destructive pattern.
Self-destructive pattern til our mutual destruction has been assured
The destructive pattern continues until mutual destruction is inevitable.
A price for everything, for everything a price
Everything has a price, and every action has consequences.
A bloody toll to pay, for every virtue, every vice
A heavy toll to pay for both virtues and vices.
And now the time has come for us to choose our side
Time to make a choice, aligning with a particular side.
Because there is no room for weakness among us
Weeding out weakness is essential in this harsh environment.
And only the strong will survive
Only the strong individuals will endure and survive.
Dark forest doctrine
Introduction of the central theme, the "Dark Forest Doctrine."
Dark forest doctrine
Reiteration of the title, emphasizing its significance.
Dark forest doctrine
Repetition for emphasis on the doctrine's importance.
This is the only way
Declares that this harsh approach is the only viable option.
You're either predator or prey
Summarizes the binary choice in the harsh environment: predator or prey.
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