Interesting news - we seem to have the beginnings of a codified simian philosophy or system of thought. New Scientist has inferred, perhaps inadvertently, the transparently simple ethical strictures to which our closest cousins seem to adhere, viz: 1. Live fast, and 2. Breed young.

In an article ostensibly topic’ed on the comparative speed of the molecular clocks of people and chimpanzees, NS spills the beans on the ape code of moral conduct.

Why bother with 613 commandments, let alone 10 of them, or the eightfold way or even the five precepts, when 2 simple, easy to remember points seem appropo … provided one has a quadrupedal gait.

Live fast, breed young, say apes - New Scientist, 28 January 2006

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