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Borders are products of the human imagination. They are social constructs, existing solely in the collective minds of people. These arbitrary divisions have shaped nations and identities for centuries, often with profound consequences.

National identity is similarly a human invention. People on opposite sides of a border may share more similarities than differences, yet the imaginary lines can foster division, conflicts, and prejudices.

Critics argue that it's irrational to define one's identity by lines on the ground or a piece of cloth—the flag. Instead, they advocate for recognizing our shared humanity, transcending these artificial boundaries. 

We are all part of a single human race.

While borders and national identities persist, challenging their validity encourages critical thinking about how these constructs impact society, politics, and individual lives. It invites us to imagine a world where our unity as humans surpasses the divisions of geography.

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 Jurisdictional arbitrage is critical to the long term viability of the human race. Racing towards the destruction of borders leads to a technological top down centralised dystopia. What we need is a greater level of experimentation and innovation regarding societal structures across the worlds. Borders are useful at this juncture in history. 

 Agreed on that point. However, pride should be felt when something is earned, not from random luck, such as being born a white, American male for example. 

Pride for earning something is a good thing. Pride for being labeled a certain nationality, or being a certain race, gender or color, is pure luck.

One can be happy to be what they are, and feel a sense of content, if their luck was fortunate enough to be born in a position of privilege, or good fortune. Some cultures feel pride is a bad thing, and humility is a stronger trait.