Rats live like 2 years.
In two years, they learn how to be better to each other than a large part of the human race.
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the phrase "the free rat would usually save at least one treat for the captive - which is alot to expect of a rat"...
it clearly isn't "alot to expect" if it's automatic normal behavior for their species. It actually implies it's the normal for a rat. It just isn't normal for those humans.
I think it means "chocolate chips are precious to rats" by that - ie that it is a big sacrifice.
Why do you say the rats are better than us? Humans can be observed doing the same in similar circumstances.
~~Some~~ Most humans. The notable (but not exclusive) exceptions being people who manage to become ultra-wealthy.
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If a rat has a better developed sense of empathy than you do, then you've probably made some seriously awful life choices somewhere along the line.
Empathy over natural selection ftw.
Empathy was created by natural selection - of groups, not individuals, of course.
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have you considered that no longer hearing cries of healp is reason enough
And the chocolate chip? Animals having empathy is the most logical conclusion if the experiment went as described here.
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You don't see them fuckng each other over for a goddamn percentage!
On the other hand, they willingly live in sewers and their sense of smell is stronger than ours.
But good or bad is still subjective.
E: maybe a little broad. I meant pleasant smells. In the case of rats probably dictated by biology.
You'd probably willingly live next to a bakery.