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> You are suggesting that modern society is fighting human nature then. That's unwinnable, barring genetic modification. Why? Modern society is built on things
by thomasahle 6y ago
> You are suggesting that modern society is fighting human nature then. That's unwinnable, barring genetic modification.
Why? Modern society is built on things that go against human nature: The national state, living till we're 80, flying, not killing people, monogamy.
I think you are making the classical moral mistake of assuming the natural state of things is the best state of things.
- cblconfederate 6y agoSocieties ban actions, not subconscious thoughts. People can fantasize about polygamy or rape or bestiality as long as they are not realized. Societies that suppress thoughts are called oppressive.
- mcv 6y agoBeing human is all about going against your instincts. We're not merely animals; we can learn and improve, we can think about consequences, we can better ourselves. This is what all of human history has been about. We might never reach a perfect end-state, but that doesn't mean that improvement is not a worthwhile endeavor.