Poll: Intelligence, Violence, and Human Nature

[Julianking93]

I can say without a doubt that [s/]my dick is bigger[/s] its just human nature to be violent.

Some are different than others and some are more aggressive than others but for the most part, we are a violent and savage species.

 

[Rolling Thunder]

My name is Rolling Thunder and I approve of violence.

 

[funguy2121]

It is as unnatural to be monogamous as it is to build civilizations.

Also, huh?

Damned escapists

 

[cynicalandbored]

I think we're just aggressive. It was necessary for survival in the past when we were evolving and we just haven't got rid of it from our mental makeup yet. We may do someday, but I doubt it. It's a fairly fundamental animal instinct to fight.

Nice topic for discussion, but I don't like the use of Neanderthals as a term of reference for aggression. They were much better than people give them credit for.

 

[Frankydee]

Violence is going to happen one way or another. We may be more civilised than other critters but it doesn't excuse the fact that we're still animals.

 

[paragon1]

I voted that my dick is bigger than your dick, because it made me giggle. As for your question(s)? I'd say that violence can be necessary. Our resources are limited. That means there will be conflict. And that means someone will resort to violence.