> Why I'm capable of desire has a lot to do with evolution, etc. yes. But that isn't relevant to the meaning of the claim. If you are going to claim that your

> Why I'm capable of desire has a lot to do with evolution, etc. yes. But that isn't relevant to the meaning of the claim. If you are going to claim that your expression of desire is fundamentally different from another thing's, you need a reason, not just "because I mean it". > Consider the fact that a child only needs to touch a fireplace once before concluding never to touch it again. You can justify not touching the fireplace on a risk/reward, probabilistic basis. The child receives little reward for attempting to touch the fireplace, and lots of punishment. That alone is enough to dissuade you, or cause you to be more cautious in the future. People who receive actual rewards routinely do painful/dangerous things.