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Why humans are so distinct from other species?

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Why humans are so distinct from other species?
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RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species?
February 16, 2013 at 6:19 am
(February 16, 2013 at 6:11 am)downbeatplumb Wrote:
(February 16, 2013 at 6:05 am)Meylis Wrote: Any thoughts on why humans differ so much from other species in terms of intelligence?

We have wars.
As a result the genus homo has become our own predator and prey.
A little pet theory of mine for which I have zilch evidence.

I believe homo sapiens is the only species existing currently which is capable of symbolic thought. Feel free to correct me.
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Why humans are so distinct from other species?

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RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Justtristo - February 16, 2013 at 6:19 am
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Annik - February 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Darth - February 16, 2013 at 6:33 am
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Zone - February 16, 2013 at 7:32 am
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Darth - February 16, 2013 at 12:00 pm
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Zone - February 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Zone - February 16, 2013 at 5:25 pm
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Annik - February 24, 2013 at 6:58 pm
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by justin - February 27, 2013 at 12:26 am
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Severan - February 27, 2013 at 11:53 pm
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Cato - February 28, 2013 at 2:30 am
RE: Why humans are so distinct from other species? - by Severan - February 28, 2013 at 11:27 pm

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