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Portrait of the Predator as an Evolutionary Dead End

5 点作者 Rob-Goodier将近 15 年前

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ddewey将近 15 年前
Anyone else bothered by the shallowness of this article?<p>Maybe Predators are not technically biological predators, but the biological definition isn't the only use of the word (e.g. sexual predators). Using the word "Predator" instead of "Hunter" suggests that Predators derive something essential from their activities-- it's not a sport for them, it's a way of life.<p>This article also gives too much credit to simplistic evolutionary-biological explanations of modern cultures. Assuming that Predators were shaped by evolutionary pressures like ours, then concluding that they are "failing as a species" because they are "acting against Darwinian pressures", is intellectually lazy.<p>This whole thing reminds me of the kind of pseduo-intellectual justifications historically given for slavery. They are part of a "backward" culture in some ill-defined way.<p>Whew, maybe this is an over-serious reply to this article, but I prefer to practice critical thinking when I can, especially when it comes to portraying other cultures or species (fictional or non) as backward.
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bitwize将近 15 年前
Huh.<p>I've always thought of the Predator series as being based off <i>The Most Dangerous Game</i>: i.e., these guys had become such ruthless and efficient killers that going after their normal prey just wasn't fun anymore, and they had to get their kicks by hunting sapients like us.