Comment on I hate people like this
CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 weeks agoNot OP, but sure, I resent myself too.
I have trouble imagining a way I could be impressed with humanity in general, without actual willful ignorance. I’m not a dick about it, though. Kind of the opposite, actually; it makes it a lot easier to refrain from judging anyone.
Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Not impressed? We’re the funniest natural phenomenon in the known universe, that has to count for something.
CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 weeks ago
Probably true, but humour is pretty human-specific, so that’s a bit like saying we’re the most conventionally attractive by human standards.
Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Not really, all it requires is theory of mind, social norms, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Plenty of animals exhibit comedic behavior patterns, but they all know we’re funnier.
CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 weeks ago
Really? As in non-primates that respond positively to humorous displays? Mostly I just see people anthropomorphising animals doing accidentally funny things, sometimes including legit pain or fear responses.