There is no analytical, rational reason to avoid being killed by a snake. Continuing to live has no analytical or rational purpose.
The only reason "avoid dangerous things like snakes so I continue to live" is a goal is emotions.
The only reason "avoid dangerous things like snakes so I continue to live" is a goal is emotions.
Emotions do not only exist in the not actually a real thing system 1. People who take damage to the emotional centers of their brains become passive and apathetic not hyper intelligent system 2 Vulcans.