Status Updates From On Human Nature

Many emotions felt in this multidirectional and wide scoped book. While I've always appreciated the biological imperative present and it's explanatory nature, this book has really opened my eyes to what exactly that entails and how much needs to be considered. It's thought provoking. What exactly are the costs and benefits of how and how much we aim our culture at and away from our biological nature? Let's find out.

Confused. Not confused. Reassured. Then a little confused and incredulous. Those have been my states of mind in order so far. Interesting but not an easy read overall.

Behavior is greatly influenced by genetics. So? So we should be weary and watchful. Override it when we can when it is better for us and our species. But also, give ourselves a break sometimes. We are so influenced by our genetics that sometimes we won't be perfectly rational creatures and that is okay because it is the truth. Try. Be kind. Be altruistic when you can. But also be an animal when you have to be.