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Between Humans and Therians
“Dogs have beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and all the virtues that people have without any of their vices. As far as I know, they have only one flaw: they trust humans”: Epitaph to a dog.
TL;DR
- Therians are young people who identify with non-human animals, often dressing in animalistic attire.
- The phenomenon has exploded in popularity due to social media, leading to intense debates about identity and self-expression.
- Episodes like a therian biting a child and mass gatherings have fueled discussions.
- The article contrasts the purity of animal virtues (like loyalty in dogs) with human flaws.
- It argues that humans who exhibit cruelty, betrayal, and destruction are more 'animal' than therians.
- The true bestiality, according to the text, lies in humans who renounce their humanity through their actions.