We tend to see individual differences instead of human universals. Thus, when someone says the word 'intelligence,' we think of Einstein instead… — Eliezer Yudkowsky Copy Share Image
So the idea that there is nothing essential, in the sense that there are no human universals, is dogma. Ask most anyone… — Catharine MacKinnon Copy Share Image
No human society, present or past, has lacked music. Music is therefore one of the very few human universals, which puts it… — Fredric Lieberman Copy Share Image
“Complex adaptations like “being a little selfish” and “not being willing to work without reward” are human universals. The strength might vary… — Eliezer Yudkowsky Copy Share Image
