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2. Does human instinct always predominate?

Let’s assume for one second that this scenario is possible and disregard reality. This is a fictitious scenario but I am still interested what people think about the possible outcome.

Two newborn, a boy and a girl, are left on a deserted island with absolutely no one taking care of them, talking to them, feeding them or educating them. In this fictitious scenario, they are able to find food, shelter, water and sleep, the 4 basic necessity for every human being.

Assuming again that those children have now reached puberty, are healthy, have no physical challenge except for the lack of parental love and affection. How would they develop?

Would their basic instinct take over, even though nobody ever told them, showed them or educated them?

Could they find love for each other? Would they know how to procreate since they have never had access to any visuals or sounds made by others?
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pdockal · 56-60, M
Our basic instincts would kick in
Without society's manipulation they would develop naturally
They would procreate as that's a basic instinct
Stephie · F
@pdockal This may be partially true if both children are unrelated but assuming they are siblings, the natural repulsion among siblings for each other may prevent them from actually become intimate with each other. This is called the "Westermark Effect".
pdockal · 56-60, M
@Stephie

not true .... animals breed with siblings ... so would these two ... survival of the species would be a must in their situation

that repulsion is due to society & individuals who are prudes & not open minded & tolerant or others ... yes certain acts need to be illegal (dont want to debate which here)
EagerDaddy · 46-50, M
@Stephie There is hardly conclusive evidence for the existence of the Westmarck Effect. It might be mostly wishful thinking of a society wanting to keep incest taboo.
Stephie · F
@EagerDaddy You cannot have hard evidence as such cases are not possible. Any conclusion can only be based on hypothesis and wild guesses.
EagerDaddy · 46-50, M
@Stephie Yes, and often influenced by the opinions of the person postulating the hypothesis.