Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Pondering About Homo sapiens

laws of physics in this universe. - What is it that makes our species so special?

I am not really asking rhetorically; I really do want to know.  We have opposable thumbs and we have the ability to lock our knees when standing [walk upright]. But it is the laws of physics in this universe, in the so-called "very fabric of existence" that dictate that in this universe, pertinent to this universe's laws of physics, and existing sub-subatomic particles, that opposite thumbs are a boon (put us above other species).

What about the human gift of speech?  That is great, but not on a logistic level.  Not in any way special for the purpose of giving/exchanging relaying information.  All species have some form of communication -- whale clicks, bees dancing, bats radar/sonar, etc.  These all communicate information such as warn about enemies, claim their territory, signal fear of predator species, about where food can be found.

We do however, have the ability to do more lofty things with that speech, such as create stories, write plays, novels, etc.  But that is combined with human right-side brain, which gives us panache (affinity, flair) for creativity and having an imagination.  Maybe when they say gift of speech, they are talking about things like creativity and sht.

the four main laws of the universe - strong force (explain), weak force(explain), gravity and(4th I don't remember).

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