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    11 hours ago

    It is extracted to be used by humans, but it is evolved to be consumed by their babies. The ratios of fat, protein, and sugar are evolutionarily optimized for their baby to consume. Humans decided to drink it too, but that is not why it exists.

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      11 hours ago

      evolution has no intent. mammary glands have no intent. humans have intent. what we make something for is its intended use

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        7 hours ago

        I don’t see where I said evolution has intent. Care to explain? It is made for feeding babies of that species. That is what the animal makes it for. Are you arguing against that? That is the purpose. There is no conscious decision needed for a purpose to be had.

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          6 hours ago

          it is evolved to be consumed by their babies.

          The ratios of fat, protein, and sugar are evolutionarily optimized for their baby to consume.

          mammals make milk. its evolutionary advantage doesn’t imply intent.

          there is no “why” it exists. only the fact of its existence.

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            There is a why. Are you stupid. You literally said it. It’s evolutionarily advantageous. “Why” does not imply a conscious decision. I can tell you why a rock rolled down a hill without the rock needing to have decided to roll down the hill. Stop trolling.