Was Darwin Wrong? [Wild Animal and Human Friendship]

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The discussion revolves around the concept of bravery versus foolishness in the context of human interactions with wild animals, specifically focusing on a video depicting a man hugging a young bear. Participants explore the implications of such actions and the perceptions of cuteness in young animals compared to their mature forms.

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  • Some participants suggest that the man's actions could be seen as brave, while others argue that they could easily be deemed foolish if the mother bear were present.
  • There is a discussion about the perception of cuteness in young animals and how it changes as they mature, with some participants asserting that few retain their cuteness into adulthood.
  • A participant humorously claims to still be cute, prompting further light-hearted exchanges about maturity and cuteness.
  • Concerns are raised about the risks involved in interacting with wild animals, questioning the necessity of such actions.
  • Participants engage in playful banter regarding the potential consequences of the man's actions, including humorous remarks about public perception and funeral scenarios.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of bravery versus foolishness in the context of human-animal interactions. The discussion remains unresolved, with no consensus on the appropriateness of the man's actions or the implications of cuteness.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes subjective interpretations of bravery and cuteness, which may depend on individual perspectives and cultural contexts. The implications of risk in human-wildlife interactions are also not fully explored.

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Does he failed to win a Darwin award ?. Try try again!

So as you can see in this video:


A Brave Man Hugs Young Bear Like His Son in the River...

There's a fine line between being brave and being stupid.. In this instance we call him brave. Had the mother bear been in sight, we'd all be calling him stupid.
 
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yiberkit said:
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There's a fine line between being brave and being stupid.. In this instance we call him brave. Had the mother bear been in sight, we'd all be calling him stupid.

Most of little young animals (humans included) are cute. Hardly anyone can still retain their cuteness after being more mature.
 
Silicon Waffle said:
Most of little young animals (humans included) are cute. Hardly anyone can still retain their cuteness after being more mature.
Hey. I'm still cute :smile:
 
phinds said:
Hey. I'm still cute :smile:
SW did qualify about being mature. :biggrin:
 
yiberkit said:
Had the mother bear been in sight, we'd all be calling him stupid.

We'd all be standing around saying "Don't he look natural".
 
DaveC426913 said:
SW did qualify about being mature. :biggrin:
Nor did I. Let's stick with the cute and not go off on tangents :smile:
 
It can work out for awhile, but why take the risk

Grizzly%20Man.jpg
 
Vanadium 50 said:
We'd all be standing around saying "Don't he look natural".
No, it would be a closed casket funeral for sure.
 

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