kayla

Lover of words, wit, art/music, books, all animals and only some people

[kayla @cokomoko97]

@GOP__Ls Typical of all the White House administration- they’re all scumbags

[kayla @cokomoko97]

@its_Lexieroy E

[christine @christi02127678]

This is so true ..

[Jim Stewartson, Decelerationist 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸 @jimstewartson]

Well done Brazil. What a tragedy we couldn’t figure this out.
https://t.co/QwPdvkWrWe

[Brian Cardone 🏴‍☠️🇺🇦 @cardon_brian]

Oh my god this is too funny. You have to watch it all the way to the end, I promise you won’t regret it.

[Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸 @NickKnudsenUS]

THIS IS POWERFUL.

A 15-year-old girl watches how America talks about women.

Wow.

[kayla @cokomoko97]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Angry Staffer @Angry_Staffer]

Every. Word. Of. This.

I don’t care if you like Hillary or not, do yourself a favor and spend 8 minutes learning something.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

The concept of civilization is often associated with various tangible artifacts and advancements, such as tools, architecture, or systems of governance. However, anthropologist Margaret Mead presented a different perspective when she was asked about the first sign of civilization in a culture. Rather than focusing on material objects, she emphasized the significance of a healed femur bone.

In Mead's view, the animal kingdom provides a stark contrast to human civilization. When an animal breaks its leg, survival becomes nearly impossible. The inability to escape from danger, access water, or procure food renders the injured animal vulnerable to predators. Consequently, no animal lives long enough for a broken leg to heal naturally. Thus, the healing of a femur bone is a profound indication of civilization.

Why is a healed femur bone considered the first sign of civilization? Mead's explanation lies in the collective care and empathy demonstrated by a community. When someone breaks their leg, it is a moment of extreme vulnerability and danger. However, if the injured individual receives aid and support from others, they can overcome this critical period.

The act of caring for someone with a broken leg requires time, compassion, and a sense of responsibility towards others. Mead suggests that the healing process involves multiple steps. First, someone must have witnessed the accident and recognized the injured person's distress. Then, they would have provided immediate assistance, possibly by binding the wound and ensuring the person's safety. Finally, they would have stayed by their side, offering ongoing care and support during the recovery period.

By highlighting the significance of collective care, Mead emphasizes that civilization begins with the recognition of the suffering of others and the willingness to help. It is through acts of compassion and support that a community establishes its foundations of empathy, cooperation, and social cohesion. The healing of a broken femur, symbolizing the survival and recovery of an individual within a community, reflects the values and actions that underpin a civilized society.

Mead's perspective challenges the notion that civilization is solely determined by material progress or technological advancements. While such developments are undoubtedly important, they are built upon a deeper foundation of human connection and mutual aid. The healing of a broken femur bone serves as a metaphor for the care and support that individuals provide to one another, promoting the well-being and progress of society as a whole.

In conclusion, Margaret Mead's unconventional response to the question about the first sign of civilization reminds us of the fundamental importance of collective care. Civilization, she argues, is not solely defined by tangible artifacts or structures but by the empathy and support extended to those in need. The healing of a broken femur bone represents the compassion and responsibility that underpin a civilized society, highlighting the significance of human connection and mutual aid in fostering progress and well-being.

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

In the Air Tonight...LIVE.

So cool how Phil Collins walks to the drums for the finale at 5:29.

[kayla @cokomoko97]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Ryan Kennedy @RyanKennedy_22]

I just read that 4,153,237 people got married last year. Maybe it’s the math teacher in me, but shouldn’t that be an even number?

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

The reason for Japanese football fans clean up after a match

[Andrew Weissmann (weissmann11 on Threads/Insta)🌻 @AWeissmann_]

Brilliant. ⬇️

[Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en]

Street musician Moisey Bondarenko who now serves in the Army, plays his violin right on the frontlines.

Just listen how incredible it sounds!

[Maureen Johnson @maureenjohnson]

A strange and wonderful thing that just happened, to be filed under "why dogs are amazing." I was walking Dexy, something I do multiple times a day, hundreds of times, along our familiar paths here in NYC. While walking home, after she had passed literally hundreds of people...

[Jeff Tiedrich @itsJeffTiedrich]

women are showing great restraint in not burning everything to the fucking ground right now and I don't know how they do it

[Arianna Huffington @ariannahuff]

So, to sum up the Supreme Court’s week: life begins at conception and ends in a mass shooting.