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Does a moth know what's it's doing? Do we?

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Animals other than humans appear to be unconscious of their existence or their purpose. They appear to act out of habit or instinct. Humans are conscious of their existence, and they believe they have free will. However, sometimes the behavior of humans appears to be instinctual.

Author: Sagan, Carl, Druyan, Ann
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1992
Analysis, Excerpt, Consciousness, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (Book)

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How much are we like the chimps? What they tell us about ourselves

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Chimpanzees are genetically closer to humans than any other animal. Humans and chimps have about 99% of their active genes in common. Humans can learn about themselves by studying chimp activity, such as their hierarchical social structures.

Author: Sagan, Carl, Druyan, Ann
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1992
Research, Evolution (Biology), Evolution, Chimpanzees

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Dear Mr. Clinton

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A letter to Clinton asks him to consider the evolution of social attitudes when he determines his social policy. He is asked to promote changes in attitudes to help children grow. The sources of hope are described.

Author: Sagan, Carl, Druyan, Ann
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1992
Clinton, Bill, Social policy, Public opinion

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