How really \'different\' were the Romans?

[Urselius]

It is basically a nature versus nurture debate. Biologically we are the same as the Romans, our motivations and innate behaviour patterns and responses to fundamental stimuli are identical. Unexpectedly confronted by a bear, both a Roman and Modern would run and require a change of underwear. Where we differ is in conditioned responses and in social, religious and cultural outlook as Roman and Modern society differ.