• Lightor@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      It’s that what this comment is? Everything is either bait, trolling, or not real. Only fools react to things on the Internet.

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          4 months ago

          This does not exclude you; It’s directionless and self abnegating. We’re all a little crappy, so focus on those who choose not to at least try. It’s a much more valuable use of your energies.

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            4 months ago

            Not OP, but sure, I resent myself too.

            I have trouble imagining a way I could be impressed with humanity in general, without actual willful ignorance. I’m not a dick about it, though. Kind of the opposite; it makes it a lot easier to refrain from judging any individual person.

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              4 months ago

              Not impressed? We’re the funniest natural phenomenon in the known universe, that has to count for something.

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                4 months ago

                Probably true, but humour is pretty human-specific, so that’s a bit like saying we’re the most conventionally attractive by human standards.

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                  4 months ago

                  Not really, all it requires is theory of mind, social norms, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Plenty of animals exhibit comedic behavior patterns, but they all know we’re funnier.

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                    4 months ago

                    Really? As in non-primates that respond positively to humorous displays? Mostly I just see people anthropomorphising animals doing accidentally funny things, sometimes including legit pain or fear responses.