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Prosthemadera t1_j4zxbjz wrote

Reply to comment by zhibr 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

> 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.

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zhibr t1_j4zxtsg wrote

Of course they are related, but they are not identical.

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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.

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zhibr t1_j51qefl wrote

ok

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Prosthemadera t1_j51yhhw wrote

Do you know what sub you're in? Either argue your point or find something else to do. I am.

> 2. Argue your Position

> Opinions are not valuable here, arguments are! Comments that solely express musings, opinions, beliefs, or assertions without argument may be removed.

> 3. Be Respectful

> Comments which blatantly do not contribute to the discussion may be removed

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