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Hi @toughfish Welcome to the board... No, it isn't. It's here. (funny how your title mirrors it) Why do you think this particular 'glitch' occurred? E:dit - To voter, yes I see your opinion.

Hi @GeorgeW earlier you wrote... I. -> Yes. Optimisation. Or in other words, that which doesn't adapt, perishes. Not all increments of changes result in the same/equal degree of benefit and in some instances, some superior adaptations occur too 'late', accidents manifest... etc. I agree, I can too, verify it existing, universal property of that which is alive. II. -> Several reasons,a lot of them... but no, I don't think it's reasonable. (have a look for: 'Is->Ought') 0. First of all, even now, your and humanity's genome is undergoing a what seems like constant change (mutation too). We are still (and hopefully will be) evolving...changing , due to a myriad of different factors. 0.+1 Why do you go to the dentist, if what you'll be experiencing is going to be stuff, that every creature without a consciousness would plain & simple avoid? (Isn't that overwriting a 'hard coded programming' with consideration & comparing for objective standards, resulting in a conscious action based on the most preferable outcome ?) ° Just because something 'works' , it doesn't mean there's no superior, or that it can be objectively asserted. It just means, that what you are looking at 'fits neatly into a custom made glove'. Think of the size (length) of beds that were in use at the turn of the previous century, we wouldn't fit in those. (in general) Think of the way societies manifested, and how they are or aren't shaping up to be better today. (note that I'm not saying that all changes were for the better... but I pretty much prefer a world with rational, objective ethics, much more property rights, to the free for all tribalism that ran for many a thousands of years) ° Look at how, in the free market of ideas, those that do not provide value, can't keep up with those that cater to the newly emerging, ever changing needs of the people. ° ... don't you think, something that which is that deeply rooted in us, say for example the deference to high sugar content food, isn't such a great idea without the free-agency for saying no (free-will), in a world where such ailments readily and cheaply are available? ° Why do you think, throughout the history of cold climate inhabitants, the general ability to survive and do well increased, whereas in warmer climates it did not? What was necessary for the newly arrived settlers to end up 'suffering' , in order for survival? ... the list goes on and on... I mean, if your question was about the 'lizard brain', without any consideration for morals... well, sure. But we are humans, not animals. We are nothing like anything we know. We are more than animals, while also resembling animals. (architecture, language, science, art, self-destruction... etc.) ps. - If you don't mind, please quote certain parts from posts, making it clear who/what you were referring to. I think that would be better for all. (If you agree) - - - /19-08-2018/ Hi voter, An arrow (colours negligible) points to things, since you didn't make any argument... thanks for highlighting mines!

Hi Mishi2 or @M.2 Long time no see... I'm afraid, before all, I'd like to return to this post first (if you also were interested) , and then we'll see...