The pseudonym "Philo Vaihinger" has been abandoned. All posts have been and are written by me, Joseph Auclair.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Intelligence and evolutionary success

A species evolving toward greater intelligence would simply die out along the way if it didn't also develop an adequate mix of blind optimism and fear of death.

A moment of untypical pessimism.

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