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[–] the_q@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're right. We aren't those animals; we're apes. Still animals though. Animals form communities. They feel emotions. They have problem solving skills. They communicate. They also can deviate from observed behaviors when food and safety are readily available. You don't think that's relevant? Hmm... That says a lot.

There are plenty of humans who are in intense life or death competitions with each other. What you mean to say is that you're happy being male, likely white and have McDonald's within driving distance.

[–] FastAndBulbous@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you've gone completely off the rails here. You said everyone should be free to just do the job they want. I pointed out that perhaps what people want to do wouldn't match up with what actually needs to be done. You started banging on about squirrels rather than admit that what I said is actually probably the case.

I've never denied humans aren't in intense competition with each other. I just don't think it's relevant to point to squirrels as an example of how humans should work, they clearly are very different from us.

[–] the_q@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Alright. What needs to be done?

[–] FastAndBulbous@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What, in the world generally? Do you genuinely want me to list every job that needs doing?

[–] the_q@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] FastAndBulbous@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

You'll forgive me for not doing that just because you've entirely missed the point of my argument.