New York Times
Date: May 7, 2008
"Intelligence, it turns out, is a high-priced option." This article was extremely interesting! It was pretty much saying that humans aren't as smart as we think we are and that animals might just have some sort of advantage over us. It was saying that it isn't terribly bad to not be so smart and that intelligence was a high-priced option. Meaning that it is a gradual process and it takes much effort in learning something, as opposed to animals and their instinct in knowing what to do and when to stop. It then went on to say, what if animals were put in our place in the lab, what would they say about us? It said they would probably want to test us to determine the limits of our patience, our faithfulness, our memory for terrain. And then it would raise the question, are humans actually aware of the world they live in? Kind of spooky huh? Now, I have you thinking too!
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It's an interesting idea, but who would win in a fight, a human or a tiger? The human would shoot the tiger straight in the head. Instincts are nice to have, but if you can think and outplan your opponent, you a much better off. Would you rather live in ocmforts of home or out in the elements? I'd rather my bed than a bed of grass.
It is definitely an interesting article. A spin off on many old philosophical arguments, this is a thought process that I am sure will continue forever. Overall, I'd say I'm with Mr. Barker on this one; I'll take my brain over instincts and sharp teeth any day. As well as being able to shoot and kill a seemingly more dangerous opponent, there are other interesting things to think about! The simple pleasures in life the human consciousness can enjoy are simply fantastic. Philosophy, art, friendship, romance, and our vices!
Perhaps I enjoy this world a little too much.
:)
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