I think it's important to acknowledge that while humans have evolved and gained the ability to reason, a lot of our instincts are still deeply rooted in our biology. We share 95%+ of our DNA with chimps, which means a lot of our behaviors—like the drive for survival, reproduction, and self-preservation—are hardwired into us.

This doesn't mean we are "subhuman" or can't act rationally, but it does highlight that even our logical thinking is often influenced by those primal urges. When basic needs like safety, food, or belonging are threatened, our behavior often reverts to survival instincts—much like animals.

The rationality we possess is a powerful tool, but it's often shaped and triggered by these biological impulses. Humans aren't separate from nature—we are part of it. Recognizing this connection can help us better understand the full range of human behavior, from the highest acts of empathy to the more primal actions driven by our evolutionary heritage.

It's not about excusing bad behavior, but understanding that it's not simply a product of lack of reasoning; it’s also a result of deeply ingrained biological responses that are centuries in the making. Also, think about this: I believe we're still recovering from the aftermath of World War II. The fear that came from it still lingers today, and it has played a massive role in preventing further global conflicts.

In fact, WW3 has been avoided so far largely due to nuclear deterrence and the fear of mutual destruction. If not for that, we might be talking about WW10 or beyond by now. Humans, like every animal, are territorial, and these instincts are still at play, but in modern times, fear has become the overriding factor that keeps us in check. As humans, we do have the ability to control these instincts, which is what sets us apart from animals like tigers, who are unpredictable and can even attack their owners.

This control over our instincts is what makes us unique. But that doesn't mean we don’t have these animalistic instincts. In fact, if we didn’t, that would be unnatural. Take tamed pigs, for example—if left in the wild, they can revert to their feral state in just a few weeks. This shows that the primal instincts are always there, just waiting to resurface if the circumstances call for them.

However, it’s also important to acknowledge that our environment plays a major role in shaping how we express these instincts. Right now, the society we live in tends to favor women, often assigning them intrinsic value, while men are expected to build their value externally, through achievements, status, and contributions. Men are often expected to prove their worth in ways that are not just shaped by their biology but also by societal pressures.

This dynamic affects how men and women navigate the world, and it can sometimes feel like men are at a disadvantage because they have to constantly build their external value while women’s worth is more often assumed. So, rather than dismissing "animalistic" behavior as irrelevant, I think we should view it as an essential part of what makes us human. Our challenge is to balance those instincts with our ability to reason and make conscious decisions, especially in a world where survival instincts are still triggered by threats, but in ways that require more than just basic biological responses.