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Old February 26th, 2006, 10:43 AM
Fred H. Fred H. is offline
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Thumbs up Re: Evolved Psychology - Brain Region Tied to Regret Identified

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TJ: It was predetermined that they would do exactly what they did; they had psychologies that were destined to take advantage of their environment. As long as we keep this in mind rather than curse the gods or the devil, we can make healthy, rational decisions.
Of course TJ, psychologies, environment, and predetermination—how could it be otherwise? Sheds new light on war crimes and genocide—instead of the simplistic old defense, “I vas just following orders,” we now have a more nuanced, “I vas just predetermined; und my psychology just destined me to take advantage of mine environment.” Sounds like something comrade MiloÅ¡ević might be able to use.
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