Foer Asks the Question, "If We Were to One Day

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Foer asks the question, "If we were to one day encounter a form of life more powerful and intelligent than our own, and it regarded us as we regard fish, what would be our argument against being eaten?"

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Definitions:

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, often resulting in a fight or flight reaction.

Universal Facial Expressions

Facial expressions that are understood across different cultures and societies, typically associated with basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust.

Ekman

Refers to Paul Ekman, a psychologist known for his work on the facial expressions and emotions.

Shame

A painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, or ridiculous, done by oneself or another.