[ExI] Clark abstract

[BillK]

On Jan 10, 2008 2:33 PM, Jef Allbright wrote:
> How could any pattern of behavior, within a given environment, be
> independent of the (evolved) nature of the organism?  So it seems
> you're making a finer distinction based on the degree of self-aware
> intentionality involved in the behavior.  I.e. if a person consciously
> reasons about their choice of expression with regard to politically
> sensitive issues, then it's considered "intentional" and
> "non-instinctual"?  And when such behavior becomes habitual -- no
> longer consciously chosen -- then it remains in the "non-instinctual"
> category?  And when large numbers of people reliably demonstrate such
> behaviors under similar circumstances, we call it "fashion", as
> distinct from evolved nature?
>
> I see...
>


Perhaps I should have said it is like role-playing.
Temporarily assuming a persona so as to attain a specific objective.
'Games people play'.

As the saying goes -
Woman often fake orgasms, but men fake whole relationships.


BillK