That is a very interesting idea. I personally think it relates to personality as well - to some degree. Some people seem to be more open to new things while others want things to remain traditional. Many people fear change and I think that everyone feels comfortable interacting with the things that they know and are familiar with.
I have had a similar thought recently to what your article discusses. I sometimes wonder if our species (humans) are forking (as you put it). It seems that peoples ideologies are becoming increasingly polarized. There seems to be this left vs right mindset/ideology that leaves little room for collaboration between the two. Often people have difficulty discussing opposing views and people seldomly "switch sides" or even find common ground. It's kind of a "you're either with me or against me" mentality. I think that relates to what you are saying about internet preferences.
Anyway. Very interesting article and idea in general. It obviously got me thinking - so thanks :)
You're welcome. Glad you found some use out of the article! Thank you as well for the positive feedback and for getting me thinking also! The idea that humans themselves are forking is a fascinating thought! Maybe we're seeing different species emerge almost? Lol... I kinda doubt it but it sure is fascinating to think about and ponder.
I have heard people say similar before to the extent they believed there were different species of humans and some more open minded than others.
Perhaps there's truth to that but I think it's less genetic and more choice/environment. Many get conditioned and domesticated but I think on some level even that is a choice. Maybe not in all cases, but for most humans it seems like we all have access to the same info and should be able to come to similar conclusions though those who seem to really care seem to be a minority it's weird.
Anyways.. Thanks again! :D Some interesting things to think about.
I wasn't really thinking that the human species may be branching/evolving but that is an interesting thought hahaha. Evolution is a continuous process so eventually our species will evolve. But that is another topic.
What came to mind for me was more in line with what bees do when the colony becomes too large. In such cases, my understanding is that a new queen is born and a large cluster of workers and scouts head off with the new queen to start a new hive. Humans likely did this a well in the past when groups were smaller and there was more space to start fresh in the world. When Individual leaders disagreed in ideology they likely parted ways and began their own colonies/tribes.
In todays world and if our technology allowed us to travel through space to distant planets, I wonder if our species would actually split between the two polarizing mindsets (i.e. left and right wing ideologies) and if one group would stay on earth and the other leave to start fresh on another planet. Its just an entertaining thought I've been contemplating recently.
I wasn't totally sure what you meant and I guess I let my imagination go a lil there. Heh. That's interesting what you said about bees and early tribes and especially at the end there in regards to the left and right going their own ways in space.
I'm open to that possibility though I sorta think left and right are false options at the moment and are not necessarily inherent archetypes or something like that. More artificial ones. I think something sorta like Atlas Shrugged comes to mind which is why I mentioned the break away society earlier.
At this point there's so many ideologies I think it would be more than two as well.
Sorta like pioneers exploring a new land I suppose? Whatever the case it's fun to think about at least. ._.
It's understandable that you weren't sure what I meant. I wasn't all that clear lol. I agree that right and left wing ideologies are not necessarily inherent archetypes and that there are probably many more ideologies out there. I'm not familiar with "Atlas Shrugged" though.Maybe I'll have to give that a read. Anyway, nice chat :)