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In reply to the discussion: Confirmed by science: our species is doomed. [View all]NM_Birder
(1,591 posts)27. Before humans cross bred dogs for specific reasons and purposes,
They filled the niche that was empty, come on man....I'm sure you've watched "Cosmos"
Humans create artificial environments, genetically alter the naturally occurring order of life, alter the genetic code that produces the natural cycle of evolutionary life, according to the naturally evolving cycle of environmental change. Humans have and will continue to create a more unbalanced evolutionary trajectory by manipulating the genetic code of all life. Plants, animals, even our own genetic coding is up for grabs as we splice animal and human organs together via food supplements and transplant advancements.
Humans started out as prey, food, or just barely more than large ground squirrels, our brain evolved to enable us to destroy the environment we depend on. We have created new diseases, that need new cures, that ultimately result in greater strains of harmful microbes that will resist cures, so we will create new cures and round and round we go.
Of course, maybe this was the natural order of life to begin with, "One gene to rule them all"...as it were.
-or- do you believe that the earth is a resource for the use of humans ? To do with as we please, alter as we see fit, destroy because we have ability ? Don't look back, you may turn to salt.
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I came to this conclusion about a year ago. This when I realized it's pretty pointless.
Katashi_itto
Apr 2014
#1
An evolutionary leap, in a positive direction of course, would be the only thing that might save us.
MoonRiver
Apr 2014
#3
Not necessarily - other animals can adapt as well - cockroachs for example will do just fine
el_bryanto
Apr 2014
#5
Humans are the only species that seves zero purpose to the cycle of life on Earth.
NM_Birder
Apr 2014
#11
"Humans are the only species that seves zero purpose to the cycle of life on Earth."
NCTraveler
Apr 2014
#12
Don't think I have ever done an emoticon. Maybe I have, just don't remember.
NCTraveler
Apr 2014
#30
That's sweet. Always happy when I can make someone smile. Have a great day. nt.
NCTraveler
Apr 2014
#47
"Humans are the only species that seves zero purpose to the cycle of life on Earth."
NCTraveler
Apr 2014
#55
By your rationale, then to hell with other life species, we will determine what is "natural".
NM_Birder
Apr 2014
#35
You can't separate concepts like "benefit" or "purpose" from your human perspective.
Silent3
Apr 2014
#72
Humans only need technology and "food distribution systems" to live in large numbers...
Silent3
Apr 2014
#70
An estimated 99% of species have gone extinct -- why would humans be different?
FarCenter
Apr 2014
#46
Darwin's theory doesn't have a built in guarantee for long term human survival.
GoneFishin
Apr 2014
#77