Suppose that religious belief increased social well-being by 2% but was false. Would you promote it because of its utility?
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I'd be interested in further analysis of one's love for their offspring. Glorified favoritism? Selfish interest in the success of one's own genes? Is there nothing more to it?
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From a strictly rational perspective, pretty much. Thankfully, we don't live in a strictly rational world.
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Fascinating!
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Pretty sure our perception of love is a simple survival mechanism, something designed to ensure the propagation of our species and improve the genetic line in an effort to increase the odds of survival. Sounds cold, but...
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