Listen I’m as cynical as they come but even if its human nature we should not build a system that rewards the worst impulses of humans as you say. Its been shown time and time again that humans have struggled against slavery, kings, despots fascism all throughout history kinda goes against it being innately human nature. Many have sacrificed themselves to do this. Those are the best of us and should be the representative of what it means to be human. I get you feel this is a losing battle, I feel like this most days. But take strength from these people and others who do want a better way