"Ah! What we could do if we faced a sudden stark threat, as our ancestors did in evolutionary times! We inherited the capacities they needed then, but we've got so little use for them these days. We go to action movies and ride roller coasters or paraglide to activate the antiquated bodily systems. It's not that we're nostalgic for danger, but built into our depths, there's a need for something that — we in no conscious sense — desire."
Says Althouse at a new post this morning.
And we've found an unconscious way to feed that need with... competitive games.
Sports are a problem... the breed the Aaron Hernandez... women and kids looking up to these monsters.
Ban something already!... What, over the top?
I'm exaggerating I'm sure but ... oh well, this is just for me and my Neanderthal.
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Is this thing on?
Well, I thought my comment stuck. What is going on here?
Lem, you made me burst out laughing with that post headline. Well done.
I'm going to try not be vindictive but I'm not going to pull the easy punches.
Still, my instinct tells me she hasn't thought this caper carefully.
My first Blog post explains where I'm coming from with regards to Althouse shutting off comments.
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