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Hobotronic2037 wrote
I have long been fascinated with anthropology and in particular the concepts of evolutionary psych and human universals. Donald Brown has done some fascinating work on these subjects. I’m not saying it’s the gospel or anything but it rings true for me, personally. here’s a link to his human universal list that is still a work in progress.
https://condor.depaul.edu/mfiddler/h...humunivers.htm
The ones that stick out to me in this regard are the universals of territoriality, coalitions, collective identities, in-groups distinct from outgroups, etc.
My use of the word “instinct” may be imprecise. It’s more a shorthand part of my own mental models and internal monologue vis a vis these subjects than probably something I should use to frame my arguments and worldview to others. I’d rather revise it to just “normal genetic predisposition” or maybe “innate behavior predispositions” or perhaps just “human nature” with the word “normal” being used in a statistical context and not as a value judgement.
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Apologies for the delay in answering but Humble Beauty has been spouting his scientific shit again and he needed correcting. This time he was saying that although mass is a form of energy, energy isn't a form of mass. Had to point out certain experiments done at Stamford in 1997. FFS, where do these people get their shyte from?
I'm surprised that territoriality is considered a Universal. As I said, the majority of Mankind's time on the planet has been spent as a nomad. Not disputin' it, just thinking out loud.
Perhaps I should read Donal Brown. I have a holiday coming up and will have lots of time on my hands. Maybe I should read him.