They say that dogs lick their own genitalia because they can. But I think it's at least partially because they don't have the Internet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous take on animal behavior suggests that lack of digital distraction leads to primal actions.
- In plain terms
- Dogs lick themselves because they don't have the internet to distract them.
- What can you take from it?
- Distractions like the internet keep humans from acting on impulse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you focused?
- How does tech change behavior?
Another view
It ignores biological reasons for animal grooming.
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