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They also happen when they're not forced to (competition), and sometimes they don't happen when they're forced to (extinction).

Yes, but there is always the second half of “adapt or die” to consider

Yes, that's how evolution works. Those with a survival advantage succeed. Mother Nature doesn't hand out consolation prizes.

It sounds like you're advocating we don't compete and instead just die/go extinct

This literally doesn’t mean anything