Jungle Law /Law of the Jungle ?

[chrischris]

What does this mean to you and why so?

Its a common expression .

Its widely accepted to mean lawlessness.

I recently discovered it may actually mean precisely the opposite.

[ollinger]

It means that as carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels continue we are witnessing recession of the jungle as it is replaced by arid and desert terrain. In West Africa the jungle recedes by several thousand square kilometers each year, as it is replaced by extension of the Sahara Desert. Only by using safe and renewable sources of energy such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, geothermal, and hamster wheel can this steady erosion of our beloved environment be halted and hopefully reversed. Is this the new Law of the Jungle, chrischris?

[vive le beau jeu !]

Originally Posted by chrischris

What does this mean to you and why so?

Its a common expression .

Its widely accepted to mean lawlessness.

I recently discovered it may actually mean precisely the opposite.

for me it's "law of the strongest"... but maybe you mean it was a kinda 'set of rules' in kipling's jungle book ?

anyway, today your thread made me think about this old cartoon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4hXdsVUnp4

[r2473]

I've always taken it to mean that Federer is GOAT.

[OHBH]

I always thought it to be about social darwinism. Though in some cases I believe it simply refers to the status quo much like the phrase "that's the law of the land" i.e that is just the way things are. The two different phrasings you use really make a difference in that regard. While "Jungle Law" sounds much more inclined to social darwinism, "the law of the jungle" is much more like my second example.

[chrischris]

Originally Posted by OHBH

I always thought it to be about social darwinism. Though in some cases I believe it simply refers to the status quo much like the phrase "that's the law of the land" i.e that is just the way things are. The two different phrasings you use really make a difference in that regard. While "Jungle Law" sounds much more inclined to social darwinism, "the law of the jungle" is much more like my second example.

'Just the way things are' is a bit along what i heard.
What does that mean?

Are things naturally out to kill each other for survival?

[Sumo]

Originally Posted by chrischris

Are things naturally out to kill each other for survival?

Yes, either for food or ensuring DNA is passed on.

[chrischris]

Originally Posted by Sumo

Yes, either for food or ensuring DNA is passed on.

Ok, but in addition there is evidence of a broader and more soothing meaning of Jungle Law/ Law of the Jungle.
Competition in its original and sustainable form and sense.

[Sumo]

Kill or be killed.

[chrischris]

Originally Posted by Sumo

Kill or be killed.

Thats the common interpretation of 'Jungle Law/Law of the Jungle'.

But i counter.
Its not the more interesting understanding and meaning of the law.
There is another one that i find eyeopening and more true to fact.

[LeeD]

Bigger, stronger, faster, quicker, smarter, luckier, smaller, all have the same applications. More, you live. Less, you won't.

[chrischris]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Bigger, stronger, faster, quicker, smarter, luckier, smaller, all have the same applications. More, you live. Less, you won't.

Is that meant to mean 'everyone for themselves'
individuality over teams?

[Sumo]

Why don't you just tell us what you want to hear.

[chrischris]

Originally Posted by Sumo

Why don't you just tell us what you want to hear.

Do you in the real jungle see obese animals?

[LeeD]

Sure you do. In societal congregations, there are slim strong hunters and a ruling class of overweight, under conditioned leaders. The leaders USED to be the hunters, but now have fallen off a bit due to age and reputation.
You can survive as a loner, a pack, or a mass. There are drawbacks of each.

[chrischris]

Ok,would you lean toward cooperation or individuality being the best strategy for survival 'in the jungle' / in nature?

[LeeD]

Depends on your disposition, your strengths, and your weaknesses.
Social animals will always favor a societal way of living.
Loners can make ALL their decisions, and answer to no one except themselves.

[TennisLovaLova]

Originally Posted by chrischris

What does this mean to you and why so?

Its a common expression .

Its widely accepted to mean lawlessness.

I recently discovered it may actually mean precisely the opposite.

In absence of law, the strongest (physically, mentally, intellectually) always prevails.
Exemple: now that Nadal is retired, it's the law of the jungle on clay. So Fed or Djoko will win RG next year

[chrischris]

Originally Posted by TennisLovaLova

In absence of law, the strongest (physically, mentally, intellectually) always prevails.
Exemple: now that Nadal is retired, it's the law of the jungle on clay. So Fed or Djoko will win RG next year

I think you may be missing the very point of it all.
There are always a set of rules /laws that regulate who prevails.

[TennisLovaLova]

Originally Posted by chrischris

I think you may be missing the very point of it all.
There are always a set of rules /laws that regulate who prevails.

like the law of nature?