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We didn't do that because we're intelligent. We did that because we're assholes. Bacteria could wipe us out tomorrow given the right circumstances. They can be
by astrodust 8y ago
We didn't do that because we're intelligent. We did that because we're assholes.
Bacteria could wipe us out tomorrow given the right circumstances. They can be assholes too.
- pavel_lishin 8y ago> They can be assholes too. Not really; they don't have any cognition. They're just little machines. They're no more of an asshole than a toaster or a clothespin.
- Nasrudith 8y agoDepends on if you define asshole as intentions or results. Destroying a good thing for everyone for short term gain is classic asshole but of course they lack the agency.
- andai 8y agoBut isn't an asshole just a complex arrangement of proverbial toasters and clothespins?
- ArchTypical 8y agoThose barefoot lego landmines are assholes.