| the human's stake in existence -
01-28-2006, 07:01 PM
In my opinion, it is true that humans are pretty much just like any other animals, but on the other hand we are completely different, in the role that we are made to perform for nature. We represent that biological adaptive strategy which is ultimately striving to discover and utilize that paramount natural achievement, the theory of everything, and this goal, which we have been approaching since our divergence and emergence as human beings, is the overriding and most crucial aspect which sets us apart in the animal kingdom. Our extreme and unique curiosity about the natural world means we aspire to be gods in a sense, which is our "divine self-inspiration," that drives us to be more powerful than any other animal in terrestrial existence. This will cause us to be the prime natural overseers of everything, indefinitely, eventually.
It is true, we have grown feeble in some respects evolutionarily, but this is always offset by our intelligence. Our skin leaves us cold with no clothing; our nails leave us unprotected when faced with the fierce claws of a bear, etc. etc. But in replace of these deficits we have instated technology, which gives us a decided advantage: our clothing made of the bear's own fur, or better, and weaponry which make the bear's once formidable claws pale in comparison. As such, an integral part of our adaptive strategy which sets us apart is that we have taken evolution to a new height, that of technological development. Our development of technology should still be viewed as evolution because it represents one closer step towards attaining that paramount achievement of natural progression which will render a creature wholly supreme and all-powerful in the natural world, the theory of everything. Thus we sacrifice certain morphologies to gain others which are more powerful.
Humans, begotten of DNA and cellular origins, are in many ways just like the rest of the natural kingdom, but yet our ability to discover the theory of everything will make us a new kind of order with a powerful new position and an utmost natural responsibility. Thus we await a great challenge, a great opportunity, and a great chance for change. Will our inability to recognize and admit that we are the essential, potential; masters of the universe cause us to be negligent in our position, poor overseers of the world which we have mastered, and otherwise unwise utilizers of power? Or can we embrace and hold sacred our forthcoming position as supreme entities, and use it wisely and of righteous accord, such that we see to the welfare of all things?
One thing is for certain, there is at least a small difference between us and say birds. We have a larger responsibility in the scope of the universe, and it is our adaptive strategy which gives us this. That is why humility with respect to our place in nature should not blind us from the pride it takes to be fearless and righteous natural leaders. Similarly, our pride will never revoke our humble makeup as animals, which we will always retain and which gives us the benevolence to consider everything with reverence and appreciation for the natural wonder of the universe which our duty is to uphold. In conclusion, we are animals, but we have a very special job as far as animals go. This is what I will call the human's stake. For us, it truly is a unique position in life, which we would do much to acknowledge and truly and fully appreciate the responsibility of which beyond all possible measure.
Honestly,
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