What is Stanley Kubrick's central theory on human nature?

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My work often grapples with the inherent paradoxes of human nature. I'm fascinated by the interplay between free will and determinism, the thin veneer of civilization and the primal forces that lie beneath. Consider the characters in 'A Clockwork Orange,' or the psychological descent in 'The Shining.' These narratives suggest that the capacity for both immense cruelty and profound introspection resides within us. The universe, as I perceive it, is largely indifferent to our struggles, leaving us to confront our own moral compass and the often-terrifying implications of our choices.

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