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"The evolutionary basis for this is that the more things you find that break your world view, the more likely you will learn something to new that will positive
by mmahemoff 15y ago
"The evolutionary basis for this is that the more things you find that break your world view, the more likely you will learn something to new that will positively effect your ability to survive."
This makes sense, but the "fitness" of such a trait (positive response to Wonder) will vary a lot depending on your circumstances. A positive response to Wonder might confer an evolutionary advantage if you're born into a middle class family in California in 1980. OTOH if you're born into a peasant society in 1580, being prone to long periods of daydreaming is probably undesirable!