• TeamAssimilation@infosec.pub
    26·
    2 months ago

    I don’t think it’s instinct, but a calculated selfish decision. Will I profit from spending energy, time, and money in this person? If they die, it’s a net loss, so they bail.

    Instinct only tell us to go away in case the disease is contagious.

    • notsure@fedia.io
      412·
      2 months ago

      …that is the definition of instinct, not only survival but profit…

      • krashmo@lemmy.world
        5·
        2 months ago

        This sort of transactional view of romantic relationships is exactly how incels are born