The Evolution of Morality (4-5)

I was supposed to land in Ft. Lauderdale a full day before I did, and I expected to use that time locked in my hotel room rehearsing and revising my presentation. But record snow falls in Dallas and Atlanta caused my flights to be cancelled, rescheduled, and rerouted through other airlines, all amidst the threat that both airports might have to close. Consequently, I spent all my prep time flitting between gates and calling sponsors trying to secure another flight. I ended up getting in absurdly late, and missing sleep. Then I went before a hundred scientists trying to freely recite a 6,000 word speech that I refused to just stand there and read, although there were a couple moments that I wish I had done that. :-P

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[Azurerosa]

Could you direct me to the video with the lions being given what for? I've been trying to explain that morality is not a strictly human attribute to several people for a while now and I think that video would illustrate my point beautifully. Thanks! This is a wonderful series. *favorites*

[AronRa]

@Azurerosa The original video of the lions vs buffalo is called 'Battle at Kruger".

[queenastilon]

At 05:08 (the Superman pic) what are you saying? " [something]men no morals at all"... Cavemen? Apemen? A-men? Can anyone make this out?

[AronRa]

@queenastilon That was a reference to "gay" men.

[ProfessorPEARL]

This presentation would be immensely better without the input of that loud idiot in my right speaker.

Why is it that these people always find themselves in theaters, lectures, and what not?

[mmmmmarcus]

Somehow I always knew it would come to lesbian whiptails...

[SalamaSond]

Well done Aron. For your amusement: as a tongue-in-cheek reconciliation of theism with evolution, I heard a local entertainer explain that "Life is just God's way of keeping meat fresh". Thanks for all your work.

[hinc1mike]

wow that video was amazing

[Spocktacular96]

@gamesbok Lemme guess, you're a hetero guy?

[mojosideburns]

No matter how many times I watch that video of the buffaloes vs lions, it always makes me feel the same. Can't help but smile.

[Kuba022]

Lions vs buffaloes is an ongoing battle and buffaloes can also be pretty ruthless. They aren't always the defending party. I saw some videos with bulls killing baby lions, when their mothers weren't around.