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True, but it means gene death, which is arguably worse. Physiologically, ostracism is indistinguishable from physical torture, particularly during the reproduct
by brbsix 11y ago
True, but it means gene death, which is arguably worse. Physiologically, ostracism is indistinguishable from physical torture, particularly during the reproductive years [0]. Sustained long enough, this can make people act in strange and unpredictable ways, as if in death throes. The Elliot Rodger case comes to mind.
[0]: http://scan.oxfordjournals.org/content/6/2/234.full.pdf+html http://scan.oxfordjournals.org/content/6/2/234.full.pdf+html
- vox_mollis 11y agobut it means gene death Sneaking suspicion that Tinder users are not exactly using the service for procreative purposes.
- surge 11y agoshudders imagined they were for a second.
- my5thaccount 11y agoIf you don't eat food and you die, you're still gene dead. You haven't solved that problem. Besides, there are brilliant minds that have had a bigger impact on the world and created a legacy stronger than most of the gene undead.