RE: The Leg that Got Left Behind
This autonomy ability that spiders have speaks to an existential conundrum that we all face. I know, I know. There he goes again rambling about deeper truths than what truly is. Indulge me for a minute, as I feel that everything would make sense in the end. This would only take an hour to read, so not that tedious.
It's quite pragmatic on the spider's end to be able to sacrifice is appendage for the sake of securing its safety. I think this is the manifestation of that adage "sacrifice a few for the good of the many." After all, the Vulcan that coined that is known for ruthless pragmatism, but I digress. On the flip side, having the ability to regrow limbs would mean that it could very well just take any limb for granted. This speaks volumes to thoughts about obsolescence, which I'm sure many of us can relate to.
Scientifically speaking, the discarded leg still moves because of neural commands already embedded before the amputation. But, if we look at it as every leg having a mind of its own, it's surely contemplating sadness and anger towards its former host for casually leaving it to die.
So, what am I trying to get at with all of this? If we choose to sacrifice our time to read long drawn out comments in favor of shorter, spammier ones then we follow the way of the spider with regard to prioritization. That is all. And, with regard to GIFs of spiders...
Haha! My goodness, your wit and insight astound me once again! I don't even know where to start with responding to this.... I think I shall just have to nod my head sagely....
Who woulda thunk the lowly spider could offer us so many deep and unexpected insights into our very truest of natures!
I think one of the main reasons I stay on Steemit is because I'm allowed to flex my wit without fear of being ridiculed. Admittedly, I'm still restraining it to 50%, but yeah, I've been known to stretch the full breadth from time to time. In the real world, I have suffered through tongue lashings from witshamers countless times. Frack the real world.
oooh that's tantalising.... I think you should stretch your wit to 100% all the time!! No restraints haha!
Frack the real world indeed. It's just an illusion!