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  Not human nature, but a societal teaching of selfishness and survival of the fittest. If you can teach your society to be compassionate and selfless, then you can break that 'nature'.
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  Why do you think corruption becomes so embedded in societies? >
  
  Human nature. I would also imagine in a country where the bottom end is a pretty miserable existence, preventing yourself from ending up there with little to no consequences. Given your access and power also motivates you.