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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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This is a more eloquent way of putting part of what I was trying to say.We regard altruism as an individual, personal act, and an active decision, and Dawkins is talking about a subconsious predisposition that is driven by our genetic and memetic make up.
I had a long-running argument on here (well, /talk) with someone who just didn't "get" evolution, or rather thought they did, but were wrong. They wouldn't accept that "survival of the fittest" does not mean "strongest" or "healthiest" but more "best suited for purpose" ... so there potentially is an evolutionary advantage in helping the weak and sick long-term, for instance, if it conveys an advantage upon the human race or ecosystem as a whole.
(massive debate shortened for space)
Of course it doesn't help that "survival of the fittest" is a misquote anyway.
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the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 22 Sep 2010, 9:52,
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Help the weak just enough to work for you......but not enough to organise, desire more and rebel.
That is where cultures/empires fail.
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this reminds me of the main storyline of "A Bugs Life".but then the ants realise they're actually stronger then the grasshoppers and stand up to them and it's just ACE.
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Kevin Spacey spoils that movie.I hate his voice, theatrical pretensions and male pattern baldness - the big gaybo.
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you don't need to hide your true feelings around me dear, I know it's hard, but one day you're going to just have to come right out and admit that he gives you the raging horn.(, Wed 22 Sep 2010, 10:12, Reply)
Head over to blousies thread, it's full of huggers.Shameless they are.
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