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Originally Posted by Skutch
I would characterize acts of self-preservation as aggressive behavior, such as biting due to physical discomfort, or screaming for food. Would you agree?
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That was our point, there is a reason. You were saying there was no reason for this "violent" or "aggressive" behavior.
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Originally Posted by Skutch
But seriously, yes I think it's safe to say that man is more aggressive towards his fellow man than any other animal towards its own, if that is what you meant.
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Yes this is correct. I think this is due to our intelligence. Most animals on this planet aren't intelligent enough to have any other goal than survival. But we humans have so many more wants in life, some of which aren't the most noble of aspirations. We created religions which killed millions. Our intelligence has lead us astray really from what we should be doing because we really have no idea what we are doing. So many people have just these insane agendas based upon insane beliefs and this comes from our ability to comprehend so many various concepts, ideas, ideals who is to say what is right and wrong? So therin lies our problem unlike more simple minded creatures, we don't just have to worry about survival and things of that nature anymore, so many other various really trivial things weigh upon our minds. All of these trivial things just mold our lives and take over our lives...our intelligence which is our greatest asset seems to also be our greatest downfall, I dunno.