Killer instinct
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The killer instinct is the human propensity to do whatever it takes to survive or achieve a goal, even killing another human being.
Often present in fighting, wars and confrontation. It is believed that some humans possess an ability to kill another human in order to achieve a goal. Examples include soldiers in the army, fighters such as boxers, mixed martial artists often display a form of this when trying to finish off an opponent, where as it is argued that the main goal is to master self-defense in fighting sports.
This instinct can either be a natural inclination, or a programmed response. In the case of inclination, one feels the inner need or desire to harm or kill another for no apparent reason (otherwise perfectly calm and lucid).
Bloodlust is a desire for violence, and carnage.
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