"It's all about being able to better use the resources at your disposal as a species to gain an advantage."
Of course. I'd prefer "efficient" to "aggressive", though. True, the literal definition of aggressive does fit, but seems to imply intent (or even malice) in common usage, neither of which are possible attributes of evolution.
"Just look at global politics to see that this isn't about being fair only about expanding your own territory and power"
This returns to my point. I'm not a politician, and using the behavior of politicians or generals to predict my behavior is specious. Yes, we are a competitive species -- I made comments to this effect further down the page. I don't think we fundamentally disagree. I only object to the characterization of the "wars in iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Palestina, etc" as somehow indicative of the fundamental nature of life in the universe. As I and others have commented, we don't have much to go on in that arena.
Of course. I'd prefer "efficient" to "aggressive", though. True, the literal definition of aggressive does fit, but seems to imply intent (or even malice) in common usage, neither of which are possible attributes of evolution.
"Just look at global politics to see that this isn't about being fair only about expanding your own territory and power"
This returns to my point. I'm not a politician, and using the behavior of politicians or generals to predict my behavior is specious. Yes, we are a competitive species -- I made comments to this effect further down the page. I don't think we fundamentally disagree. I only object to the characterization of the "wars in iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Palestina, etc" as somehow indicative of the fundamental nature of life in the universe. As I and others have commented, we don't have much to go on in that arena.
edit:terminology/drunkenness.