Yet another argument for why we should be impressed with natural selection: "we used to be a certain way, so we HAVE to value these things, however arbitrary they may seem!"
I value knowing what our evolutionary history is, and why we have certain biases. But I become highly suspicious of arguments that point to genes in an almost conformistic way. It feels like an appeal to tradition that is backed up by the dominant school of thought of the day. Why should I be impressed that human behavior is similar to that of animals? Our potential is enormous! I'm more impressed, generally, with people that aspire to be more human than animal.
It isn't that 'simpler' drives are bad, but I don't find them inspiring in the slightest.
