Let's not read too much into this or take it as a personal affront. I merely meant to offer perspective, from the BTDT perspective. In response to your other charge: that is not my sole viewpoint on this topic, as I've observed similar in dozens of others in survival situations.
And I still stand by my original assessment. Despite attempts at unlearning/over-intellectualizing/demonizing our basic survival instincts, they're still there. And when you need them, they will help you overcome your aversions and prolong your life.
When you're out of that life-threatening situation, you return to your regular semblance of civility. That's it. No disgust, no value judgments, no righteous indignation required.
I'd be happy to continue this discussion via PM, but I'll stop the comment-jack here.
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Date: 2010-01-06 08:50 pm (UTC)Let's not read too much into this or take it as a personal affront. I merely meant to offer perspective, from the BTDT perspective. In response to your other charge: that is not my sole viewpoint on this topic, as I've observed similar in dozens of others in survival situations.
And I still stand by my original assessment. Despite attempts at unlearning/over-intellectualizing/demonizing our basic survival instincts, they're still there. And when you need them, they will help you overcome your aversions and prolong your life.
When you're out of that life-threatening situation, you return to your regular semblance of civility. That's it. No disgust, no value judgments, no righteous indignation required.
I'd be happy to continue this discussion via PM, but I'll stop the comment-jack here.