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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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BlackPetals · 18-21, F
Wow. Something to really make your brain go "Hmmmmm......" I think God has instilled a basic instinct for us to know, feel and show love. I think and feel they could find love and would know how (or even to figure it out) to procreate. Deserted islands usually have animals. They probably watched some of them procreate. 🤔
Stephie · F
@BlackPetals This is an aspect of that conundrum I haven't given a thought of and that is an excellent example.
BlackPetals · 18-21, F
@Stephie I may be young, but sometimes age is just a number.
Stephie · F
@BlackPetals Yes, age is a number and some people don't reach the maturity of an 18 year old even when they are 40.
BlackPetals · 18-21, F
@Stephie Yes. You're right. They're called MEN. 🤣
Stephie · F
@BlackPetals Actually, men (or boys/teenagers) tend to be 2-3 years less mature than a woman of the same age. That maturity tends to disappear by the mid-twenties but some actually never grow past childhood.