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> both feel pain and we have no clue telling which one more I never understood that dumb argument. After so much evolution lead us to being an empathic species
by aziaziazi 2y ago
> both feel pain and we have no clue telling which one more
I never understood that dumb argument. After so much evolution lead us to being an empathic species, of course we have clue of others pain.
Tear off some leaves of a tree in a public space
Tear off some pets legs in a public space
Observe people around you reaction. They’ll have a clue.
- 47282847 2y agoThe argument as I understand it is that empathy and the “clues“ are imprinted based on social norms. Little children will happily rip out plants but will start to cry if they see or hear somebody else crying. One theory is that it is all about self-preservation: An environment where one animal cries without being taken care of is considered dangerous and inherently unsafe for self. Not so with plant life.