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Evolutionary Ethics

Doc Hammer's Anvil • 255 implied HN points • 13 May 23
📖 Philosophy Ethics Evolution Morality Culture Species
  1. Morality is subjective but also objective in extremes, with the real debate lying in the middle ground.
  2. Societies with dysfunctional morality can be seen as sick due to cultural contagion, but can also experience evolutionary changes.
  3. Evolutionary processes differ from human incremental changes, resulting in species adapting to different environments and niches.

Eating King Can

Bird History • 99 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Conservation History Species
  1. Canvasbacks were once America's most famous and exclusive dish, known for their unique appearance and diet.
  2. The demand for canvasbacks led to fraudulent sales, with some buyers being tricked by vendors substituting them with similar-looking but cheaper ducks.
  3. Conservation efforts have helped stabilize the canvasback population, but threats like habitat loss still pose risks to these birds in the present day.

Shroom Science: How Strong is the Average Magic Mushroom? 🔍🍄

Tripsitter • 79 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Species
  1. Magic mushrooms contain varying levels of psilocybin, psilocin, and baeocystin, with potency ranging from 0.1% to 3% depending on species and growing conditions.
  2. Psilocybe cubensis strains typically have around 0.60% to 0.90% total tryptamines, with strains like Golden Teacher and Koh Samui falling into this range.
  3. The most potent species of magic mushrooms is Psilocybe azurescens, while the most potent strain is Tidal Wave, with 3.82% total tryptamines, nearly five times the average potency.

Hope is a Baby Orca

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 99 implied HN points • 24 Nov 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Conservation Species Ecology Sustainability Community
  1. Baby orcas bring hope after a time of sadness. The story of a mother orca named Tahlequah, who mourned her lost calf, reminds us that new life can inspire hope.
  2. People are starting to care more about sustainability and the natural world. There’s a shift towards protecting the environment, which is helping to restore ecosystems like Puget Sound.
  3. Every action, no matter how small, can make a difference. Believing that what we do matters can empower us to take steps toward a better future.
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