atw: Re: Great Mate vs Gr8 M8

Caz.H:
On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:35:28 +1000,  you wrote:
> "Despite the fact that opposing digits are one of the most important=
 genetic advantages
> provided to the human race, there are limited things you can do with your=
 thumb..."
> One of the most important genetic advantages, yet limited?  Slight=
 cognitive
> disjuncture?
>

Nah. There are limited things one can do with one's sexual organ, too.  Is=
 this a 
cognitive disjuncture ?   Otherwise, we mightn't have needed a thumb, or=
 vice versa.


> Try living without your thumbs, then get back to us about how "limited" is=
 its use.
>

Yeah. Limited.  Try using your thumb to eat with chopsticks. 
(For that matter.. try using your sexual organ for this purpose.)

Pick up an axe with your thumb.  Squeeze a pimple with a thumb.... 

And in the case of a male.... 

Then get back to me. 

It's a lesson in cooperation.  Like sexual reproduction.   

-Peter M







 
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