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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/rats-are-capable-of-feeling-regret-scientists-say-9510038.html
I was blown away when I stumbled on this article (link above). Rats are capable of feeling “regret” when they do something that causes harm. This is an emotion that has never been found in supposedly more intelligent mammals, like dogs, dolphins, chimps . . . or congress.
When was the last time congress apologized for the $17 trillion deficit? For rushing us into war? For the fact that 50% of our inner city public school kids drop out before graduation?
In fact, President Obama recently asserted that he “refuses” to apologize for trading Bowe Bergdahl for a full house of terrorists. Presumably because – like obamacare, various foreign policy blunders, and a stagnant economy – he fails to discern that any of this is fault. Or that harm was caused.
Isn’t that that (lack of remorse, refusal to acknowledge culpaiblity) what judges criticize during sentencing hearings, before they throw the book at someone?
I was blown away when I stumbled on this article (link above). Rats are capable of feeling “regret” when they do something that causes harm. This is an emotion that has never been found in supposedly more intelligent mammals, like dogs, dolphins, chimps . . . or congress.
When was the last time congress apologized for the $17 trillion deficit? For rushing us into war? For the fact that 50% of our inner city public school kids drop out before graduation?
In fact, President Obama recently asserted that he “refuses” to apologize for trading Bowe Bergdahl for a full house of terrorists. Presumably because – like obamacare, various foreign policy blunders, and a stagnant economy – he fails to discern that any of this is fault. Or that harm was caused.
Isn’t that that (lack of remorse, refusal to acknowledge culpaiblity) what judges criticize during sentencing hearings, before they throw the book at someone?
