Question:
How does your theory explain people who are exposed to
hunting - and often trained to hunt - but don't like it?
Answer:
That is why I harbor the suspicion that not all instincts are
doled out in equal measure. Instincts are also incredibly
diverse in their *individual* capacity to influence behavior.
Especially in humans. If free-will could be considered an
instinct, it would be among the strongest. Regardless of its
categorization, free-will would certainly trump all but the most
irresistible of natural instincts.
One of my brothers quit hunting because he wasn't very
good at it. He also didn't have the patience or desire to
endure the hardships associated with it. He had higher
priorities, spending his free time in advancing his intellect.
His instinct for acquiring knowledge overwhelmed his
weaker hunting drive.
Another brother *never* hunted. He had no desire at
all to hunt. Instead he pursued a lifestyle devoted to
entertaining people. Again, hunting took a "backseat"
to a stronger influence.
I submit that both brothers have probably redirected
their remaining hunting instinct into a parralel area(s).
It would wash that most other non-hunters have done
the same. I don't know if Bill Gates ever hunted, but I
bet he's got (had) a very strong hunting instinct.
