The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.
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There is indeed the possibility that the evolutionary process has, in gray antiquity, bred into us an excess of aggression.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that human evolution may have hardwired us with a tendency toward aggression.
In this quote, Konrad Lorenz posits that throughout the long history of human evolution, our species may have developed a predisposition to aggressive behavior. This idea implies that aggression could be an intrinsic part of our nature, shaped by survival needs in a harsh environment, and continues to influence our actions and relationships in modern society.
Themes
EvolutionAggressionHuman NatureBehaviorPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a psychology seminar discussing the roots of human behavior.
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