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Re: Do Humans Have Instincts??

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Originally Posted by InfiniteNow
Hmmm... I don't know... maybe like walking toward the edge from the roof of a 10 story building and realizing you should back up before you fall... Even children back up.
I was in agreement with Yes response too IN. (at first??)
Thats not instinct though. We are not genetically programmed to be on top of high roofs!
Thats common sense. Fear. learned behaviour

My friend really rode me on this... I need PROOF (so I can shut him up! )
we agreed on the Dictionary definition of Instinct.

instinct: (n.) - an Inborn tendency to to act or respond in a particular way

where's CraigD or Ug when you need 'em?


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