/lit/ - Literature

>>17760390
>purely animalic, rape-cannibalistic
I think Bakker's view of consciousness is extremely materialistic and pragmatic.
Bakker is interested in the effect of biology on cognition and, sees that biology as something shaped by evolution. The human mind as a tool that aids the survival of an animal, and not more than absolutely necessary for that.

If you drive this construct to its extremes, it breaks down and more and more base instincts take over. Hunger for procreation, for food. The drive to act violently as the shortest line between problem and solution. I don't think he sees it necessary as vile and negative. Such judgments simply don't apply for him, and don't serve a purpose.