Our understanding of man’s natural condition has far-reaching implications. For example, if a person believes that men are born innocent, or born as a blank slate, or that people, at root, are re- ally good people, then it will affect how they view the problems of humanity, and the solutions that they propose. Some think that, for example, education is the answer to the problems of mankind. If you just provide people with enough information, or the right information, then all will be well.