The 250,000 Year Old Reason Social Media Will Never Go Away(madepublishing.com) |
The 250,000 Year Old Reason Social Media Will Never Go Away(madepublishing.com) |
I value knowing what our evolutionary history is, and why we have certain biases. But I become highly suspicious of arguments that point to genes in an almost conformistic way. It feels like an appeal to tradition that is backed up by the dominant school of thought of the day. Why should I be impressed that human behavior is similar to that of animals? Our potential is enormous! I'm more impressed, generally, with people that aspire to be more human than animal.
It isn't that 'simpler' drives are bad, but I don't find them inspiring in the slightest.