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If complexity of the interactive structure is a measure of intelligence, then why are humans increasingly bent on self-destuction ? Hardly seems intelligent at all., See another Dicover magazine item anout chimps developing altruism.

The complexity of the interactive structure may not be a measure of intelligence, but just another arrogant assumption by a prejudiced human. Accelerating tendency towards self destuction by humans hardly seems intelligent.

Website for one of the most important writers of our time. His books open our minds to how simple truly enjoyable, and effective living can be, without all the normal confusion and conflict wasting energy and intelligence. See The Quotations Page for a few of his thoghtful awarenesses.

Wish Krisnamurti were alive to dialog with this man. They'd probably see eye to eye, and give us real oppoortunities and meaning for simplicity.

Studies show chimps being spontaneously helpful to other chimps and humans in complex ways, without benefit of any rewards. Increasingly humans want to get "payed" for such helpfulness to other humans. And as for humans helping animals, well..............

Studies show that chimps demonstrate helpiing other chimps and humans previously unknown to them, without any incentive for reward. Increasingly humans want to get "payed" for helping other humans, and animals are just for food or emotional gratification.