tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853691919915769953.post5789140850678301958..comments2011-06-02T08:37:21.769-07:00Comments on Talking in Circles: Sentience, Sapience, StoryJulianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14676804441946021528noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853691919915769953.post-16000404393271243722009-12-26T12:45:38.132-08:002009-12-26T12:45:38.132-08:00That's an interesting angle on the concept of ...That's an interesting angle on the concept of humans as story-making creatures. If you look at <i>Homo Sapiens</i> as organisms uniquely suited to thriving in their environment, then of COURSE all our attributes, even the most bizarre or "impractical" ones, would be assets for that. It's no accident that ancient story is tied to a sense of <i>place</i>. Making sense of our raltionship to the land is vital to our survival, and just happens to be spiritually enriching as well--which one might ALSO argue is essential to our survival.<br /><br />Peace,<br />-JoelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com