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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by dave the scaffolder View Post
    What is the most Human thing we can do?

    For me it is


    Forgiveness.

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    I disagree with this being a human trait as lots of animals do this too.
    You disagree with it being an exclusive human trait then I think its a very basic human instinct, maybe the most important one as it helps the species survive.

    Unfortunately the main human traits not shared with animals seem to be negative ones i.e deceit, spite, selfishness, slyness...
    Many animals do have those traits too. But..why are they all negative ? A deceitful human hunter gatherer could send a rival to where there is no food in order to feed his own family, likewise selfishness can help you and your family survive too, just as slyness keeps all the cards close to your chest as yet another way to help you/your family/your group survive. Spite ; again if its against other groups its perfectly natural even if it is harder to defend.

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by dave the scaffolder View Post
    What is the most Human thing we can do?

    For me it is


    Forgiveness.

    Surely to ERR is human, to FORGIVE is divine?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick M View Post
    Surely to ERR is human, to FORGIVE is divine?

    ...I always knew I was a Divine Error

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    The quality which is unique to humans. and distinguishes us from animals, is consciousness.

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    You disagree with it being an exclusive human trait then I think its a very basic human instinct, maybe the most important one as it helps the species survive.



    Many animals do have those traits too. But..why are they all negative ? A deceitful human hunter gatherer could send a rival to where there is no food in order to feed his own family, likewise selfishness can help you and your family survive too, just as slyness keeps all the cards close to your chest as yet another way to help you/your family/your group survive. Spite ; again if its against other groups its perfectly natural even if it is harder to defend.
    Oh I forgot a couple, argumentative and picky!

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Spin dryer View Post
    The quality which is unique to humans. and distinguishes us from animals, is consciousness.
    Quote Originally Posted by Caro View Post
    think.
    Quote Originally Posted by Dizzy View Post
    Make a conscious decision.

    Free-will is something that only humans have.
    I'm guessing you don't have cats

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    To love, be loved and respect love IMHO

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    In the yard at work, I have been watching mum AND dad birds feeding their young ones that to me shows all the human emotions that have been quoted above. Have to admit it was very touching (and surprising) to see Daddy bird doing his share of looking after the little-uns

    AFA "What is the most Human thing we can do?" well, what really sets us apart from animals, is that we cover our modesty and wear clothes

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    I'd have said have opposable thumbs

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    Oh I forgot a couple, argumentative and picky!
    surely you mean pedantic ?

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Spin dryer View Post
    The quality which is unique to humans. and distinguishes us from animals, is consciousness.
    ........and indeed to have a conscience

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Reet Petite View Post
    ........and indeed to have a conscience
    A while back they taught an ape sign language and found out she was capable of lying and had a conscience (she 'fessed up after blaming the other apes and said sorry).

    Similar stuff here

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    Dance in the face of an indifferent universe

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Introspection and reflection – a bit like this thread...
    Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story

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    WAR !! (Huh! yeah!.. what is it good for? Absolutely nothin' )

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Spin dryer View Post
    The quality which is unique to humans. and distinguishes us from animals, is consciousness.

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    Now thats a skill worth having. I must practice that one.
    I think this is what DTS needs to practice more
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    Quote Originally Posted by TurboTomato View Post
    I think this is what DTS needs to practice more
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    Last edited by ducasi; 25th-May-2007 at 10:14 AM. Reason: in. lang.

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    Re: What is the most Human thing we can do?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost View Post
    A while back they taught an ape sign language and found out she was capable of lying and had a conscience (she 'fessed up after blaming the other apes and said sorry).

    Similar stuff here

    Good article. In response to Reete Petite I was going to pick up on the bonobo monkey which is similar to humans in its anthropomorphic characterics. If you have a look on Wikipedia, Frans de Waal (quoted as one one of the world's leading primatologists) and refers to the Bonobo as being capable of altruism, compassion, empathy, kindness, patience and sensitivity.

    With regards to signlanguage the ape learnt a vocabularly of 400... which is pretty good when you realise that the average human has a daily vocabularly of approximately 1200-1500 words.

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