We as humans believe that we are superior to other species on earth. This notion has persisted throughout human history and is frequently anchored in religious, philosophical, and cultural ideologies. However, the majority of people continue to live their lives as if they were animals. Only a few people achieve true humanness.
Observe people’s daily activities and sources of motivation. They work to make money. They desire fame. They desire a respectable position in the society they live in. They search for a suitable companion. They form a family. These elements also have an impact on how people define success in life. All of these attributes are quantifiable; the more of them you possess, the more successful you are viewed by society. These are the things everyone is chasing. Some achieve as much as they want, while some achieve inaccessibly, and the majority of us do not achieve as much as we want, living in sorrow and constantly chasing our ambitions.
However, animals exhibit these behaviors as well. Take a look at a street dog; they look for food and shelter, battle over territories, and compete for a partner. They reproduce, coexist with other members of their species, and follow a social hierarchy.
What do we do differently from animals?
What is the difference between humans and animals? The key advantage that humans have over animals is advanced cognitive ability: the ability to observe, analyze, and understand. This superior cognitive ability has enabled us to reason morally and ethically, solve problems, use our imagination, ponder about the future, and reflect on ourselves.
However, the majority of people do not use their sophisticated cognitive ability to its full potential; in fact, they barely employ a small portion of it and prefer to live like animals.
People live in a civilized and scientifically evolved world, but they keep doing the same things that animals do. The majority of them do not develop an understanding of life, the world, or themselves and continue to pursue animalistic urges.
Consider what makes humans superior to other species: science and technology, art, philosophy, economics, democracy, and so on.
Scientific advances are the result of a select few individuals’ constant pursuit of understanding. These are the researchers and scientists who investigate the universe’s mysteries. They discover the fundamentals of reality through rigorous exploration and research. From deciphering genetic secrets to exploring the depths of outer space, their contributions push the boundaries of human understanding.
Artists and creators give life to the collective imagination. They portray the human experience in all of its complexities, eliciting emotions and questioning assumptions. Their paintings, sculptures, music, and literature shed light on the human predicament, stimulating reflection and introspection. While their numbers may be small, their impact is seen throughout cultures and generations.
Consider how many people contributed to these industries. Throughout history, a chosen few have carried the burden of development, moving humanity forward with their ideas, discoveries, and unwavering dedication. They are the dreamers, trailblazers, who refuse to accept the status quo. Nonetheless, they constitute only a small proportion of the population. The great majority, satisfied in their comfort zones, watch as these trailblazers transform the world. Worse, they use these improvements to satisfy their basal urges more effectively. They battle more effectively, kill more efficiently, and disseminate their animalism through more effective media use.
The real issue that humanity is currently facing is that, while science is quickly expanding, human consciousness is not advancing at the same rate. As a result, persons with lower consciousness — possibly near-animalistic — have more authority. This difference offers a significant threat: the possible exploitation of scientific advances and misuse of technologies by individuals who have not advanced in consciousness.
A profound spiritual revolution is required; otherwise, the human species will utilize its gift of cognition and so-called superiority to destroy itself.