i.e. If we're selecting someone based on biological impulses, and we're doing so at a time in which we could create offspring, we go for someone with a very different genetic makeu... morei.e. If we're selecting someone based on biological impulses, and we're doing so at a time in which we could create offspring, we go for someone with a very different genetic makeup than us. This behavior helps ensure the survival of the species because the gene pool remains diverse. So, we'd be more attracted to someone who is made differently. Yet, genetics determines a lot about us, from the types of food we like to our intelligence. Taking this a step further, we're in a culture that still appreciates long-term pairings, which requires compatibility, and it's tough to be really compatible with someone who has very different traits and behaviors from you.So, when we choose partners, are we really choosing between finding someone we find super attractive and someone we're compatible with? Or, can you be wildly attracted to someone and still be genuinely compatible with them? less
I asked a question about whether a woman would lose respect for a man if he earned less money than her.I got some interesting responses and one had to do with "Hypergamous Instinct... moreI asked a question about whether a woman would lose respect for a man if he earned less money than her.I got some interesting responses and one had to do with "Hypergamous Instincts."This kind of idea that women are controlled by their desire to find a mate who is the strongest in every way to breed and no matter what women say they will always "Monkey branch" from one man to the next if a new man comes along and shows interest and is a better provider, has better status, better body etc.The concept is that men cannot expect women to stay loyal because being loyal is not in their nature.I'm not saying I agree with all of this, in fact I always tried to view everyone as an individual.I have to admit that after dealing with my ex wife it's like she is a textbook case for this type of theory.I'm just trying to learn the truth and not get hurt anymore.Do you think that Hypergamous instincts are real and that trusting people to be loyal because they love you is just plain naive or do you think this theory is total cr... less
student loans added to the fact the responsibility for college loans and debt is moving from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department do you think debtors prisons are... morestudent loans added to the fact the responsibility for college loans and debt is moving from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department do you think debtors prisons are coming back?
Per The Washington Post, Yair Netanyahu, son of THE NETANYAHU , posted an anti-semitic meme on his Facebook page. He was congratulated by David Duke as well as drawing praise from ... morePer The Washington Post, Yair Netanyahu, son of THE NETANYAHU , posted an anti-semitic meme on his Facebook page. He was congratulated by David Duke as well as drawing praise from other neo-Nazis. The meme suggests that Jews control the United States. The "cartoon" depicts American-Jewish billionaire George Soros, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, Activist Eldad Yaniv and Memi Naftali a former Netanyahu houseskeeper who successfully sued the Netanyahus for mistreatment. The caption reads "the food chain".Think THE NET is proud of THE BOY? What logical reason would the son of an Israeli top dawg attack/insult his own people? less
There are zillions (exaggeration) of recalls all the time for many products. If they were properly tested wouldn't they perform as expected so there would be no need for a recall? ... moreThere are zillions (exaggeration) of recalls all the time for many products. If they were properly tested wouldn't they perform as expected so there would be no need for a recall? How many unexpected and unanticipated things can happen? Of course the question is ludicrous since if they are unexpected and unanticipated it is not possible to know the answer. Someone has to decide where the line is drawn. Who has that responsibility and what is the track record of said person and does he/she have a dog in the fight){profit is a very big dog) so lies are told to sell more to customers. The business of safety and quality control and quality assurance and telling the truth about how a product performs is ripe for scoundrels and thieves and liars to make huge profits. If it isn't a life-or-death safety issue the problem is less severe of course.However watering down chemo drugs so you make a bigger profit is. Or selling more cars when you lie about the emissions or gas mileage or shoddy cheap parts used that fail... less
