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If you want to get to the heart of the matter, at base humans are monkeys and will act like monkeys. Sure, we do have quite the advanced brain which could help us understand others and work for ways in which all benefit. But not many choose to employ that; many instead fall back on their poop flinging ability, figuratively speaking.
You say monkeys, I say original sin.
If you want to get to the heart of the matter, at base humans are monkeys and will act like monkeys. Sure, we do have quite the advanced brain which could help us understand others and work for ways in which all benefit. But not many choose to employ that; many instead fall back on their poop flinging ability, figuratively speaking.
So, you don't think we can ever be better than what we currently are?
We definately act out of self interest. Acting in the benefit of society, as some will do, they do because it will benefit them. They expect something equal or greater in return. no matter what. I challenge anyone to give me an example of anything otherwise. And this truly is not a bad thing, in my opinion. People can do bad things as a result of it, but the philosophy itself isn't a bad thing.
I think at the root of human nature is evil and selfishness. I agree with blackdog in that it's due to original sin.
So, you don't think we can ever be better than what we currently are?
It all depends on what you mean as better.It's a deep subjective well.
I don't think we are monkeys, lol. I can say other than that I agree 100%. You say monkeys, I say original sin.
The first and third choices are not mutually exclusive.The $100 poll got me thinking about something. So here is a question.
Human nature:
Primarily seeks self maximizing activity or results
Primarily seeks fairness or themselves of society
Depends on one's beliefs and socialization
Rootabega
The first and third choices are not mutually exclusive.
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