From: Natasha Vita-More (natasha@natasha.cc)
Date: Wed Jul 31 2002 - 08:59:06 MDT
At 05:41 PM 7/30/02 -0700, Lee wrote:
>Natasha writes
>
> > With the high level violence and indignation that creeps in and out of
> > society, the urge to want someone to suffer for their deeds is certainly
> > nerve-deep in society. It seems the social lynch-mob has rescinded a bit
> > and watching it on TV like a sport.
>
>The urge for revenge is, yes, deep in our society, but also
>in our genes. And your statement that a high level of
>violence creeps in and out of society---almost cyclically
>I would agree---has to be understood to be *relative* levels
>of violence.
Yes.
>Actually, humans are by far the most peaceful
>primate, and modern society is by far more peaceful than
>any of its predecessors.
Over the millennia, our developed consciousness have been able to assuage
our reactions, but the feeling of being robbed of either identity or
possessions runs deep. As an animal, I'm glad that I'm a human who can
enjoy peace of mind.
Natasha
Natasha Vita-More
Founder, Transhumanist Arts & Culture
Executive Art Director, Digital Design
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"I'd rather be inebriated on a classic life than a 1996 classic Merlot."
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