zhibr t1_j4zomfn wrote
Reply to comment by Prosthemadera in Steven Pinker on the power of irrationality | Choosing ignorance, incapacity, or irrationality can at times be the most rational thing to do. by IAI_Admin
>One could argue that falling in love is actually very rational because it helps promote survival of the human species.
Anything is rational or irrational depending on your assumptions of the goals. I think what's relevant is to explain why some specific goals should be assumed. You jumped to goals of a "selfish gene", while the example of falling in love is about immediate personal goals.
Prosthemadera t1_j4zxbjz wrote
> You jumped to goals of a "selfish gene", while the example of falling in love is about immediate personal goals.
Those personal goals are related to evolution.
zhibr t1_j4zxtsg wrote
Of course they are related, but they are not identical.
Prosthemadera t1_j500hg7 wrote
I never made such a distinction. You did. And what difference does it make? What insights are we getting that lead us to a better understanding? It's a discussion that goes nowhere and that ends up being about semantics.
zhibr t1_j51qefl wrote
ok
Prosthemadera t1_j51yhhw wrote
Do you know what sub you're in? Either argue your point or find something else to do. I am.
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