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The Definition of Non-Judgemental (mander.xyz)
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[–] 3 points 5 months ago (1 child)

I'll throw in, probably for death and disease. many other animals have heightened smell, so humans had to evolve a different "sense" for that.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago

    The uncanny valley is FAR stronger with moving things Vs inanimate ones. It's likely modified from a revulsion of dead things, but seems to be distinct now.

    Most diseases don't show strongly enough to trigger it, most of the time. Historically, the exception has been leprosy. I'm honestly curious if it's evolved to keep us clear of leppers specifically or not.

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