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In reply to the discussion: Are we humans an evolutionary mistake? [View all]RKP5637
(67,030 posts)54. My thoughts too! IMO the main destructive aspect of humans is competition rather than cooperation.
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Far too often humans are competitive wherein cooperation would lead to a better future. Far too often, events are win/lose rather than win/win. Often, as you say, fueled by greed and arrogance. If not corrected, I do not see much of a future for the human species which will eventually wipe itself out given the present course. The driving force for a competitive nature, greed and arrogance is likely a result of evolutionary survival of the fittest.
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My thoughts too! IMO the main destructive aspect of humans is competition rather than cooperation.
RKP5637
Feb 2016
#54
"America is fortunate to have citizens of his stature who are willing to lead us." When I
RKP5637
Feb 2016
#60
imo human species is an evolutionary mistake that will go the way of all parasites that get out of
Vincardog
Feb 2016
#6
J B S Haldane, when asked about the major characteristic of the creator, said:
longship
Feb 2016
#17
All of the things you listed as positives are only good in our imaginations
The2ndWheel
Feb 2016
#43