Re:Diamonds Are Bullshit
by cookiecaper on Wednesday March 20, 2013 @05:28AM
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I don't know that anything "financial" qualifies as an evolutionary concept.
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Re:Diamonds Are Bullshit
by dylangs1030 on Wednesday March 20, 2013 @06:01AM
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Financial no, because that's one derivation of a greater desire - to find a fit mate.
Fitness indicators change and trend between civilizations. Right now, with the predominance of capitalism, having a lot of "stuff" or access and ability to acquire "stuff" means you're a worthy sexual partner.