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>I remind myself that it is nothing but a survival instinct and even I was doing this in one way or another. Astute observation. I mean we all react differentl
by dennis_jeeves 6y ago
>I remind myself that it is nothing but a survival instinct and even I was doing this in one way or another.
Astute observation. I mean we all react differently to a cat versus a snake, based on prior experiences or social conditioning. The average person out there with average intelligence ( nothing to be proud of) can evaluate only in black and white and not in shades of grey. Let's cut some slack (but not too much) for these mentally challenged people.
- henearkr 6y agoMost of the societal or political problems of the world are a medical problem: how do you treat IQ deficiency. You solve that, you revolutionize politics, ethics, demographics, etc.
- nitrogen 6y agoIt would be interesting if a new class of drugs was developed that had some of the effects people seek, so they maintained their allure to those who find them alluring, but also amplified impulse control instead of diminishing it. No doubt non-users would complain about users getting a benefit they didn't earn (e.g. the prodigal son's brother), and there are no doubt other consequences I haven't thought of.
- dennis_jeeves 6y agoAgreed. (At a personal level I have become a hermit of sorts, seeking out the above average people and choosing to deal with the select few)