The African Plain (edit)

[Knot]

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Hi TqB.

Yes, I've fallen out of love with "Homo Indifferens", but haven't thought of a better one. If I'm pondering "futility", then I'm not indifferent to what I'm seeing, or can I be both?

I think you could be both, while the individual might not be indifferent, the species could be said to be.

(I suppose one could also argue that pondering without acting is indistinguishable from indifference, and 'immobile' rather supports that view).

I do think there's merit in a title that reflects a zoological description (rather than 'futility' which does not).

I always feel like Basil Rathbone to your Errol Flynn

How dare you sir! didn't Mr. Rathbone claim that he (being the trained fencer) could have killed Flynn whenever he wished (or something to that effect?)

Or is that just your subconscious peeping out? How about, me Rathbone, you Bruce?  ... Laurel and Hardy? ... Kong and Wray?

Best, Knot

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