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> does that mean the fungus had targeted humans genetically? very utilitarian and anthropocentric world view. Why would a random thing in the world specifical
by fodkodrasz 2mo ago
> does that mean the fungus had targeted humans genetically?
very utilitarian and anthropocentric world view.
Why would a random thing in the world specifically targeting humans with some niche effect? Did cocoa plant target humans specifically with its pleasing flavor (after having been heavily processed), while being toxic for many other animals?
- cachius 2mo agoWhy would a random thing in the world specifically target anything? Nature throws things against the wall and keeps what sticks. Look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedychrum_rutilans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedychrum_rutilans, a parasite on a parasite. Did it target beewolves specifically? And now its hosts are dying, was it his fault he chose the 'wrong' target? Not the anthropocentricity is to criticise, but the idea of nature targeting. OP asked a well meaning question where sth. can be be learned from. Thank you.
- fodkodrasz 2mo agoThe whole targeting phrasing mixes cause and effect. Evolution, as we currently understand it, is working differently: it is random effects and seeing what sticks, as you phrased, not targeting anything specifically. The level of consciousness where the phrase targeting makes sense is way higher.
- cachius 2mo agoRight, and I think now I understand you better: >> targeted humans With utilitarian and anthropocentric world view you mean the 'target thinking' ascribing intention to nature, and not what is targeted, which are only incidentally humans here.
- fodkodrasz 2mo agoExactly! Thanks for your reply.
- OGWhales 2mo agoMaybe dogs see little dogs instead of little people...