Altruism: Conscience, the pinnacle of ethical development, is at the core of altruism (whether soft-core or hard-core), though it is least influenced by instinct and hypertrophy.
Religion: Though theology will not survive as a justification for the existence of humans, animals, and their respective environments, it will endure and will most likely never be replaced by scientific materialism.
Hope: In order to fully understand the dilemmas posed by human nature, we must bridge the gap between the sciences and humanities; however, the dilemmas posed by the study of human nature fortunately lies in the future.
Altruism- Being predetermined by your genes to act to certain situations a certain way- limiting one's "freewill" although they may still believe it is their choice
Religion- Science has proved many of the "creation of earth" stories wrong, but religion provides hope to humans that after life there is still more
Hope- again, like religion, humans attempt to explain things unknown and create optimism for a later situation.
Altruism: "Softcore" altruism is based in some sort of incentive (whether it be approval from others or the likelihood that such altruistic acts will be repeated) and is the most common form in human beings; however, there also exists "hardcore" altruism of the self-sacrificing variety, which, though harmful to the individual, allows its kin to live on and reproduce.
Religion: Religions undergo a sort of darwinian selection as well - those that provide benefits to their members (either social, economic, or emotional) thrive and have continued over the years.
Hope: We can better our future by examining the roots of human nature and pruning certain aspects of society that are no longer beneficial - we can create a new ethics based on biology.
Altruism- a predisposition towards acts of self sacrifice either without incentive (hardcore) and with incentive (softcore) that sets humans apart from many other species. This trait is thought to be a way of protecting kin and helping the species along as a whole, rather than an individual. The last wall of defense for social darwinism.
Religion- Another institution that all human cultures share. Religion is as natural and vital to the human race as breathing, and as time goes on social darwinism narrows down religious rituals and ideals into the most current version of the religion. Through this process, religion is a perfect combination of longstanding genetic evolution and hypertrophic cultural evolution.
Hope- Through the knowledge we now have about human nature, we can shift and control our instincts into whatever we want them to be. Wilson says there is no reason we can't change our negative way no that we know what they are and what causes them.
Altruism: the tendency of humans to acts in selfless ways towards other human beings and to have concern for other human beings. The less extreme form of altruism, softcore altruism, is most likely motivated by self-serving reasons, while the more extreme form, hardcore altruism, is not inspired by a selfish desired end or reward.
Religion: There exists a natural predisposition towards religion. Though science can attempt to explain religion, it cannot hinder its significance in human life. The human desire to believe in religion and hope overwhelms most scientific findings.
Hope: As the knowledge regarding the basis of human nature expands, we will be able to design a much less biased system of values.
Altruism: Human beings differentiate between two different types of altruism, soft core (in which the altruistic act is committed with an expectation that they will receive altruistic acts in return, tends to be done with immediate family/friends) and the hard core (giving up oneself for the good of the nation/group of people), depending on which kind of act betters the fitness of their genes.
Religion: Religion has mainly evolved as an integral institution in human society due to its benefit to the fitness of its constituents.
Hope: While our societies are bound by genetics to some extent, a thorough understanding of how biology effects human nature will allow us to better change and progress human society and culture.
Altruism - Humans biologically desire to help others, even if they do not benefit individually... without this human behavior, we would never have progressed this far.
Religion - Religion plays an importantly role in nearly all human societies and promotes the community (rather than the individual), leading scientists to believe that the existence of religion is biologically advantageous.
Hope - Instead of taking a solemn view on the outlook of humankind, we should recognize the potential that awaits us once we finally complete the bridge between biology and human nature.
Altruism - a compassionate act which can be divided into two categories: soft-core altruism where the helping act is motivated by incentive, reward, or the approval of fellow humans; and hard-core altruism where the helping act exists without any reward or incentive
Religion - a distinctly human facet of social evolution centered around human curiosity which helps create ritual and a sense of community in individuals (for better or worse)
Hope - if humans can successfully make the intellectual leap to link biology to human nature, then we have reason to be optimistic
Altruism: Humans, unlike other beings, carry a natural intuition to help others in times of need - this concept is broken down into 'hard-core' altruism, which entails an act where the individual receives no personal gain, as well as 'soft-core' altruism, which entails an act where the individual receives personal gain (this is almost like objectivism in a way!)
Religion: Although science, time and time again attempts to explain religion, this is not possible, as humans have a natural predisposition towards religiosity.
Hope: It is necessary for the survival of mankind to better understand the roots of human nature, and scientifically (biologically) examine why humans act the way they do, with the goal of creating a more perfect society.
Altruism: The human act of being selfless, and the inclination to help others.
Religion: Religion is one of the most complex words to define. Religion is something that can be undefinable to some, and pure science to others. Religion is the supernatural belief in what cannot be explained. It is the higher power, whether real or not, that gives people hope.
Hope: The human desire to believe in something that is bigger and better.
Altruism: The inclination to help others in a selfless manner. Altruism can be divided into two similar yet different sects: one in which one expects altruistic actions in return, and the other out of pure selflessness.
Religion: An ancient yet constantly evolving system of beliefs. It provides hope to many and something to believe in. It is a belief in that which is unexplainable by science, yet reigns superior to science in many aspects.
Hope: While our society is constrained by genetic fitness and biology, hope is a desire and a belief that somehow, some alteration will occur in our favor or like. We attempt to harness our potential and manipulate it toward our favor, and subsequently obtain a desired result.
Altruism- humans can be sorted into the categories of hard and soft core altruism, but we more commonly defect to helping others if it serves us as well.
Religion- religion in itself is a survival mechanism that gives people the protection and acceptance of a group that is adapted to the environment.
Hope-that science allows hope because it means "to liberate man by giving him knowledge," so hope is ultimately the idea that one day everyone will be knowledgable and thus be able to solve our problems
Altruism: Conscience, the pinnacle of ethical development, is at the core of altruism (whether soft-core or hard-core), though it is least influenced by instinct and hypertrophy.
ReplyDeleteReligion: Though theology will not survive as a justification for the existence of humans, animals, and their respective environments, it will endure and will most likely never be replaced by scientific materialism.
Hope: In order to fully understand the dilemmas posed by human nature, we must bridge the gap between the sciences and humanities; however, the dilemmas posed by the study of human nature fortunately lies in the future.
Altruism- Being predetermined by your genes to act to certain situations a certain way- limiting one's "freewill" although they may still believe it is their choice
ReplyDeleteReligion- Science has proved many of the "creation of earth" stories wrong, but religion provides hope to humans that after life there is still more
Hope- again, like religion, humans attempt to explain things unknown and create optimism for a later situation.
altruism: humans are set apart by a predisposition towards compassionate, empathetic acts
ReplyDeletereligion: The desire to follow and believe in religion is a distinctly human characteristic which is omnipresent through out history
Hope: Humans will always believe in a higher good.
Altruism: "Softcore" altruism is based in some sort of incentive (whether it be approval from others or the likelihood that such altruistic acts will be repeated) and is the most common form in human beings; however, there also exists "hardcore" altruism of the self-sacrificing variety, which, though harmful to the individual, allows its kin to live on and reproduce.
ReplyDeleteReligion: Religions undergo a sort of darwinian selection as well - those that provide benefits to their members (either social, economic, or emotional) thrive and have continued over the years.
Hope: We can better our future by examining the roots of human nature and pruning certain aspects of society that are no longer beneficial - we can create a new ethics based on biology.
Altruism- a predisposition towards acts of self sacrifice either without incentive (hardcore) and with incentive (softcore) that sets humans apart from many other species. This trait is thought to be a way of protecting kin and helping the species along as a whole, rather than an individual. The last wall of defense for social darwinism.
ReplyDeleteReligion- Another institution that all human cultures share. Religion is as natural and vital to the human race as breathing, and as time goes on social darwinism narrows down religious rituals and ideals into the most current version of the religion. Through this process, religion is a perfect combination of longstanding genetic evolution and hypertrophic cultural evolution.
Hope- Through the knowledge we now have about human nature, we can shift and control our instincts into whatever we want them to be. Wilson says there is no reason we can't change our negative way no that we know what they are and what causes them.
Altruism: the tendency of humans to acts in selfless ways towards other human beings and to have concern for other human beings. The less extreme form of altruism, softcore altruism, is most likely motivated by self-serving reasons, while the more extreme form, hardcore altruism, is not inspired by a selfish desired end or reward.
ReplyDeleteReligion: There exists a natural predisposition towards religion. Though science can attempt to explain religion, it cannot hinder its significance in human life. The human desire to believe in religion and hope overwhelms most scientific findings.
Hope: As the knowledge regarding the basis of human nature expands, we will be able to design a much less biased system of values.
Altruism: Human beings differentiate between two different types of altruism, soft core (in which the altruistic act is committed with an expectation that they will receive altruistic acts in return, tends to be done with immediate family/friends) and the hard core (giving up oneself for the good of the nation/group of people), depending on which kind of act betters the fitness of their genes.
ReplyDeleteReligion: Religion has mainly evolved as an integral institution in human society due to its benefit to the fitness of its constituents.
Hope: While our societies are bound by genetics to some extent, a thorough understanding of how biology effects human nature will allow us to better change and progress human society and culture.
Altruism - Humans biologically desire to help others, even if they do not benefit individually... without this human behavior, we would never have progressed this far.
ReplyDeleteReligion - Religion plays an importantly role in nearly all human societies and promotes the community (rather than the individual), leading scientists to believe that the existence of religion is biologically advantageous.
Hope - Instead of taking a solemn view on the outlook of humankind, we should recognize the potential that awaits us once we finally complete the bridge between biology and human nature.
Altruism - a compassionate act which can be divided into two categories: soft-core altruism where the helping act is motivated by incentive, reward, or the approval of fellow humans; and hard-core altruism where the helping act exists without any reward or incentive
ReplyDeleteReligion - a distinctly human facet of social evolution centered around human curiosity which helps create ritual and a sense of community in individuals (for better or worse)
Hope - if humans can successfully make the intellectual leap to link biology to human nature, then we have reason to be optimistic
Altruism: Humans, unlike other beings, carry a natural intuition to help others in times of need - this concept is broken down into 'hard-core' altruism, which entails an act where the individual receives no personal gain, as well as 'soft-core' altruism, which entails an act where the individual receives personal gain (this is almost like objectivism in a way!)
ReplyDeleteReligion: Although science, time and time again attempts to explain religion, this is not possible, as humans have a natural predisposition towards religiosity.
Hope: It is necessary for the survival of mankind to better understand the roots of human nature, and scientifically (biologically) examine why humans act the way they do, with the goal of creating a more perfect society.
Altruism: The human act of being selfless, and the inclination to help others.
ReplyDeleteReligion: Religion is one of the most complex words to define. Religion is something that can be undefinable to some, and pure science to others. Religion is the supernatural belief in what cannot be explained. It is the higher power, whether real or not, that gives people hope.
Hope: The human desire to believe in something that is bigger and better.
altruism - We are altruistic because we are rewarded for doing so (awards, honor, recognition)
ReplyDeleteReligion - Man likes to believe rather then know
Hope - Humans like to maintain a sense of optimis
Altruism: Humans feel the need to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of others.
ReplyDeleteReligion: Belief in something beyond the human world.
Hope: Humans can still be optimistic.
Altruism: The inclination to help others in a selfless manner. Altruism can be divided into two similar yet different sects: one in which one expects altruistic actions in return, and the other out of pure selflessness.
ReplyDeleteReligion: An ancient yet constantly evolving system of beliefs. It provides hope to many and something to believe in. It is a belief in that which is unexplainable by science, yet reigns superior to science in many aspects.
Hope: While our society is constrained by genetic fitness and biology, hope is a desire and a belief that somehow, some alteration will occur in our favor or like. We attempt to harness our potential and manipulate it toward our favor, and subsequently obtain a desired result.
Altruism- humans can be sorted into the categories of hard and soft core altruism, but we more commonly defect to helping others if it serves us as well.
ReplyDeleteReligion- religion in itself is a survival mechanism that gives people the protection and acceptance of a group that is adapted to the environment.
Hope-that science allows hope because it means "to liberate man by giving him knowledge," so hope is ultimately the idea that one day everyone will be knowledgable and thus be able to solve our problems
Altruism: Humans often display "soft-core" altruism which is strongly influenced by cultural evolution.
ReplyDeleteReligion: To stand behind a belief makes people feel significant.
Hope: Humans and society have great potential to grow and evolve if we understand the influence our biological makeup has on our behavior