Human Superiority

[Hathradic States]

Since I realized I was beginning a massive threadjack, I decided to drag this topic to its own thread.


The question is, are we humans the superior species on the planet? If so, why are we, a bunch of near hairless apes, the superior species on our miserable rock?


My personal belief is that, yes, human are. For one, we are one of the most widespread species on the planet (with rats and pigeons right there with us). Out of those widespread species, we have the most ability to adapt to our enviroment (if it is cold, we put on clothes. If it is hot, we build a motherfucking A/C unit), as well as a far lead in technology (Atomic bombs anyone?).

[Nationstatelandsville]

We're superior, as evidenced by the fact that we can question it or even recognize it.

[Conserative Morality]

We are superior because I am one. I grant nothing special to the human species, but as I am human, my species is the ruler of all creation. If something claims to be superior, I will oppose it. If they are stronger then us, then we struggle and die. But we will be superior until the dying breath of the last of mankind.

[Divair]

We're superior, as evidenced by the fact that we can question it or even recognize it.

While on the internet. In comfy housing.

[Hathradic States]

We're superior, as evidenced by the fact that we can question it or even recognize it.

While on the internet. In comfy housing.

With food in the fridge.

[Transhuman Proteus]

We have a unique position on this planet and in the immediate vicinity of this planet. That carries with it certain benefits and risks.

Superiority is the wrong way to look at it in my view.

[Tubbsalot]

By most criteria defining superiority, yes, we would be considered superior.

Which is no excuse for cinematic "HUMANITY, FUCK YEAH" scenes.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

I present as evidence the fact that we are having this discussion on the internet.

[Camicon]

By most criteria defining superiority, yes, we would be considered superior.

Which is no excuse for cinematic "HUMANITY, FUCK YEAH" scenes.

Why do we need an excuse for cinematic "WHOOO!!! HUMANITY!!! FUCKIN' A!!!" scenes?

[Forsher]

Since I realized I was beginning a massive threadjack, I decided to drag this topic to its own thread.


The question is, are we humans the superior species on the planet? If so, why are we, a bunch of near hairless apes, the superior species on our miserable rock?


My personal belief is that, yes, human are. For one, we are one of the most widespread species on the planet (with rats and pigeons right there with us). Out of those widespread species, we have the most ability to adapt to our enviroment (if it is cold, we put on clothes. If it is hot, we build a motherfucking A/C unit), as well as a far lead in technology (Atomic bombs anyone?).

As I said, we can intentionally distort which is my mind makes us superior but necessarily better.

[Nationstatelandsville]

Hell, the mere fact that we've resorted to killing each other over resources instead of other animals tells it all.

[Forsher]

Hell, the mere fact that we've resorted to killing each other over resources instead of other animals tells it all.

That's just standard competition. For example stags fight for the resource in the shape of the hind.

[Grand Britannia]

Yes, because David Hasselhoff.

[Nationstatelandsville]

Hell, the mere fact that we've resorted to killing each other over resources instead of other animals tells it all.

That's just standard competition. For example stags fight for the resource in the shape of the hind.

Not all over the globe.

[Reploid Productions]

The question is, are we humans the superior species on the planet? If so, why are we, a bunch of near hairless apes, the superior species on our miserable rock?

Yes for certain values of "superior", and no for others. It depends on what exactly one defines and qualifies superiority as. Some people might class our possession of nuclear technology and the bomb as a sign of superiority due to having such deadly power at our command. Others might say it's proof of our inferiority because we've intentionally created something that could easily destroy ourselves.

[Kohlastan]

yes we are superior and because of thid we must also act as the earth stewarts and watch after it

[Forsher]

That's just standard competition. For example stags fight for the resource in the shape of the hind.

Not all over the globe.

It's the same sentiments. Every individual within a species is in competetion with the other individuals (not necessarily all of them). Every species as a species competes with other species for what it needs. Only humans call this situation a multitude of things and study it with varying degrees of completeness.*

*Possibly a neologism.

[Alaje]

Yes, we are the most advanced lifeform of this planet and superior to all others. We have amassed an unparalleled level of knowledge in our comparatively short existance as a species, and we have used this collective wisdom to propagate ourselves and dominate the other creatures.

[Zionale]

go to 1d4chan- OKAY! OKAY! I know 4chan has a bad rep but just go on google type in 1D4chan then search (on 1D4chan) "Humanity Fuck Yeah" trust me you'll be feeling pretty proud being in the human race after reading that article

[Hathradic States]

The question is, are we humans the superior species on the planet? If so, why are we, a bunch of near hairless apes, the superior species on our miserable rock?

Yes for certain values of "superior", and no for others. It depends on what exactly one defines and qualifies superiority as. Some people might class our possession of nuclear technology and the bomb as a sign of superiority due to having such deadly power at our command. Others might say it's proof of our inferiority because we've intentionally created something that could easily destroy ourselves.

Technologically superior and morally inferrior?

[Wamitoria]

Yes, until another species is proven to be sapient, then we're tied.

[Divair]

Yes, until another species is proven to be sapient, then we're tied.

That would be interesting.

[Unidox]

Superior in that we can send people into space and/or beyond the bonds of our home planet. Something not achieved willingly by any other multi-cellular organism.

[Genivaria]

Oh my god. YES! YES! A HUMANITY FUCK YEAH THREAD! YEESSSS!!!

[Hathradic States]

Yes, until another species is proven to be sapient, then we're tied.

Dolphins, mayhaps?

Wait...I am thinking sentient...