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		goatlover on Aug 11, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why our outdated brains are making us unhappy Would you rather be a salmon? I rather prefer the complexity that comes with having a self.

EchoAce on Aug 11, 2017 [–]

That's because you value your power over your peace of mind, which is fine and true for most people. I think they just meant in terms of a purely happiness based value system.

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