There are two aspects of humanity. The first, as animals, is the desire to survive as a species, to create more of ourselves and regardless of the advances of modern science, this is still largely accomplished through traditional means. These instincts are as natural as a desire for food or shelter. But we also cognitive beings. I love dogs, but they do not contemplate the meanings of intimacy or question at the purpose of their existence. It is this contemplation, the seeing of a mate as something far more than just a sex partner or protection of our young that is core to why we are a different species.
Porn is odd in that it is abrogation of both these aspects of our humanity. It is not about procreation (for obvious reasons) and it certainly does not tap into the core of our ability to contemplate what we are, or to create something better.
There are two aspects of humanity. The first, as animals, is the desire to survive as a species, to create more of ourselves and regardless of the advances of modern science, this is still largely accomplished through traditional means. These instincts are as natural as a desire for food or shelter. But we also cognitive beings. I love dogs, but they do not contemplate the meanings of intimacy or question at the purpose of their existence. It is this contemplation, the seeing of a mate as something far more than just a sex partner or protection of our young that is core to why we are a different species.
Porn is odd in that it is abrogation of both these aspects of our humanity. It is not about procreation (for obvious reasons) and it certainly does not tap into the core of our ability to contemplate what we are, or to create something better.