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What sets humans apart from other animals?

Posted - July 20, 2018

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  • "We pay taxes."
      July 20, 2018 1:23 AM MDT
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  • 5835
    Humans are the only animal that wonders what sets them apart from other animals.
      July 20, 2018 3:33 AM MDT
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  • 5391
    Large brain size proportional to body, opposable thumbs, our “use“ of the environment, cognizance of our own mortality and the belief that our species are so special we will somehow will exist beyond it. This post was edited by Don Barzini at July 21, 2018 4:44 PM MDT
      July 20, 2018 4:32 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    We are capable of thinking so as to alter our behavior from what is only instinctive for whatever purpose.  It we choose to. 
      July 20, 2018 8:53 AM MDT
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  • 6477
    There isn't an easy answer I don't think... I was going to say compassion, but actually we see compassion in animals too..  Office girl definitely was on the right track I think.. but also that old distinguisher, man can make fire?
      July 20, 2018 10:42 AM MDT
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  • "The ability to weasel out of things is what separates us from the animals. Except the weasel."
      July 20, 2018 11:54 AM MDT
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  • 10992
    Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to. Mark Twain
      July 20, 2018 12:23 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    I remember that one. So cool. ;))
      July 20, 2018 1:35 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    I think animals live in the moment. I dont think humans do so much. They have to practice.
      July 20, 2018 1:34 PM MDT
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  • 3523
    We are the only species that drinks beer.
      July 20, 2018 7:26 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    we can talk
      July 22, 2018 3:56 PM MDT
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