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February 24, 2012

Racial Inequalities

Is human instinct really nonsufficient? I know that in the class, we were taught that humans do not have instinct. However, I really am second guessing that information. I guess the reason is, that I have always thought that we had an inner "gut" feeling that some of us calls it. If humans do not have inner instincts, then what can we say that something is telling one to rethink that situation or problem? We are taking in alot of information with this class. However, I find that this class is very informative and I am enjoying it. However, I have really got to get on top of the information that we are receiving in the class. What do some of you think about human instincts? Would you say that it is possible or not?

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Angela G. at 3:42 PM CST

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H. Andres Callender

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I know exactly what you both mean, but I agree with professor Warren. This is about the 4th class where I have discussed this and pondered the opposite. In your particular example Sheneka, you talked about women knowing what to do with their children. I have to disagree because I've seen many women not know what to do, how to do it, or when to do it when it comes to their children. This can be regarding feeding, safety, tenderness, or strictly hygienetical. If you toss a new born mamal (homo-sepien) into the water, he or she will drown because of that lack of "instinct to swim. If you toss any other type of mamal into the water, you'll see that they instinctively know how to swim and survive. The defining factor is really innate abilities, which we don't have except for the "Fight or Flight" theorum that depicts our breathing abilities and ties it to our adrenal glands and other hormones. Our body is an autonomous mechanism, but outside of that scope we are SOL when it comes to instincts.

Posted on Thu, 8 Mar 2012 8:11 AM CST by H. Andres C.

H. Andres Callender

says:

In response to your original post Angela, the "gut" feeling or cause for one person to rethink a situation or another person's thoughts is merely experience. Humans have the ability to reason. We weigh out our options and process information based on other experiences, whether ours or someone else's and whether they are bad or good ones. A lot of animals process information and look at their options, but most are very limited in both options and processes and they are also mostly because of conditional or unconditional stimuli that provide such options. These stimuli can offer a positive or negative response, thus making them learn about that experience and molding the body to avoid a "painful" repeat.

Posted on Thu, 8 Mar 2012 8:19 AM CST by H. Andres C.

H. Andres Callender

says:

And yes I did just make up a word..."hygienetical" was suppose to be "hygienic". My brain was not functioning properly without its coffee this morning I guess. :)

Posted on Thu, 8 Mar 2012 8:24 AM CST by H. Andres C.

February 23, 2012

What if we really did have an Instinct or a since of Human Natur

If all humans were the same the world would be an utopian society. Maybe there will be no violence or crime or any sort. Maybe the would not be any class systems or anytime type of castee systems. everybody will like the same food and music and will all wear the same clothes. I think this idea will be kind of cool! But in every society you have to have that one person to challenge the law and break through to show everybody that the world is not just black and white, it has a little shade of gray.

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