We are genetically closer to chimps, than chimps are to gorillas. But we're all apes together. Have a lovely day.pic.twitter.com/JmPL4dZYQ1
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@rickygervais It's interesting that our species is. But WE are minds. Calling our species 'we' is anthropomorphic and terribly misleading.
@DavidDeutschOxf Honest question: Would you refer to Homo sapiens in the third person, as "they"? ("We" seems a forgivable metonym.)
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@KevinSimler Depends what the discussion is about. In context of evolution v creationism, we= H sapiens or we=vertebrates &c is fine. 1/2 -
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@KevinSimler But in considering what humans have in common with apes, it's a pernicious misconception. See http://nautil.us/issue/7/waste/not-merely-the-finest-tv-documentary-series-ever-made … 2/2 - 5 more replies
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