I am fond of saying that today what we eat would be the envy of a Medieval King. But for most of human (recorded) history most people have not had access to that kind of food. But now, any middle class slob can get as much protein as they wish. Although there are some lower class slobs who cannot. Then, consider the rest of the world. So the question is, why is that? Why have humans created a situation where there are haves and have nots. Is that true of other species? Why is there so much inequality. When did inequality begin? And why? That was the subject of my early professional career.
That’s ridiculous. Cockroaches are not smart enough to know that they are nearly impervious to radiation and being crushed. They are basically indestructible. Hell, they don’t even need their head (where their brain is) to stay alive for a couple of weeks.
Exactly. And we are so enamored with our own success. Due to our big brains. How do you define biological success. By biomass, or the ability to extinct ourselves.
Well, considering that we humans now occupy and thrive on the vast majority of the planet and continue do defy all dire predictions of procreating ourselves out of a place at the dinner table, I’d say that qualifies for biological success and the fact that despite having developed the ability to extinct ourselves, we have not shows intellectual success as well.
Why do you hate people? Would you rather be a cockroach?
Yup. I’d say you were pretty enamored. The Neolithic experiment is only about 10,000 years old. And, no, we don’t seem to be too clever. But it’s OK if you think so. Can’t change that.
Why should I be pro-human? What have humans done for each other lately? Why do many humans live in poverty, suffer enormously, do not have fresh water, lack enough food, commit genocide, can’t get along with the neighbors, cheat, steal, have laws to tell us how to live. Why don’t we know how to live? Is it because we’re so smart? And I’m just getting started.