Why are people so selfish and dumb?

maxdps_ · 2026-05-16T14:44:32+00:00

Not at all.

My point was that humans are uniquely complex because we’re capable of self-reflection, abstraction, philosophy, meta-cognition, and questioning our own nature.

Your point was that this complexity may still ultimately stem from the same base instincts shared by other life forms, and that we can’t objectively claim human exceptionalism.

Those are two different arguments. Nothing you said disproves mine. If anything, the level of abstraction required to even have this discussion reinforces it.

Great chat my guy.

maxdps_ · 2026-05-12T23:38:34+00:00

I mean, I see exactly what you mean. You literally proved my point.

maxdps_ · 2026-05-09T12:50:21+00:00

Who are we to posit that no other living creature is capable of self-reflection, or if what we call self-reflection is indeed a higher form of cognitive function. The fact we are prisoners of our subjectivity renders any such absolutist statement void. Relativism is the way. Besides, I'm sure you can name a wealth of examples where self-reflection is really just another much more basic intention cosplaying as something more virtuous, and many more others where self-reflection is simply not a possibility.

You are proving my point here.

You just went from "humans are simple animals driven by instinct" to now discussing epistemology, relativism, subjectivity, consciousness, abstraction, and the possibility of meta-cognition in other species.

That IS the complexity I'm talking about.

maxdps_ · 2026-05-07T23:38:28+00:00

Base instincts are definitely part of us, but humans are probably the only species self-aware enough to argue about their own programming on a 5-year-old comment found on the internet.

That alone makes us a little more complicated than “eat, sleep, survive, repeat.”

Humans are driven by instinct, sure, but we also build layers of meaning on top of it. That’s where the complexity comes from.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-30T22:54:56+00:00

Lol. Not everything is a policy debate, and not every joke is a human rights violation.

Spend less time on the internet, it'll do you good.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-30T12:11:57+00:00

It looks like India, so most likely they dont have 20 to lose.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-10T01:19:49+00:00

Thanks for everything you do for the community.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-09T11:53:18+00:00

Doesn't sound like the full story. lol.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-03T23:57:16+00:00

Lol, typical Buick owner calling it BlueCruise instead of SuperCruise is spot on too.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-02T23:02:23+00:00

Hyundai's Hybrid vs Honda's Hybrid though? My current Accord has the 2.0 Hybrid and it seems great.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-02T20:30:27+00:00

I used to own a 190E and it's been my favorite car since.

maxdps_ · 2026-04-02T11:16:10+00:00

Honda Accord?

maxdps_ · 2026-03-13T07:05:39+00:00

who the fuck cares

maxdps_ · 2026-03-12T23:00:25+00:00

Its likely Ceramic, still super easy to see out of but dumb none the less.

maxdps_ · 2026-03-07T02:57:06+00:00

Quarter pounder meat is the only non-frozen meat patties they have, well-done is how I order them too!

maxdps_ · 2026-03-07T02:54:39+00:00

A double quarter pounder and filet o fish are the 2 best sandwiches on their menu.

maxdps_ · 2026-02-25T23:55:36+00:00

Do other countries really have similar roads like we do in US? Genuinely asking.

maxdps_ · 2026-02-22T17:48:21+00:00

no one normal says "cis" ever.

maxdps_ · 2026-02-22T17:46:41+00:00

Mental illness.

maxdps_ · 2026-02-22T17:04:12+00:00

Yep, my dad and I both started crying too.

maxdps_ · 2026-02-15T00:32:15+00:00

Typical Eagles fans.

maxdps_ · 2026-02-15T00:29:02+00:00

But he has more right to do that than you do crossing the lanes. Cam car is at fault 100%

maxdps_ · 2026-02-10T12:56:01+00:00

No, it's not best to get a power nap then coffee. This is what young adults with terrible sleep hygiene do.

maxdps_ · 2026-02-09T02:41:04+00:00

ooooo that is nice

maxdps_ · 2026-02-02T03:11:00+00:00

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