Passions run deep in the most unexpected places. A Praying Mantis bites its partner's head off after sex, and the Portia spider lulls a fellow spider into complacency, then lunges at it and eats it. Whether appalled or fascinated, we understand intellectually that these bizarre behaviors must contribute to species survival. On the other hand, the intended victims sometimes learn to deflect their aggressor and yet have as much "fun" as they want. That too contributes to species survival because the resilient spider or mantis achieves far more satisfaction and future productivity than either their aggressor or the deceased. Believe it or not, after attending ITiCSE, I see the connection between these behaviors and innovative computing education.
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