Humans share 98% of their DNA with their closest animal relatives, the chimpanzees. That 2% difference however was enough to put man on the moon while the chimps still frolic in and around the forest trees. So, humans should pat themselves on the back, right? We’re king of the mountain; top of the tops, lord and master over all we survey. But what else has that 2% difference bestowed upon us? Perhaps a closer comparison to the rest of the species inhabiting Planet Earth should deflate our massive egos a might.
There are millions of species living on Planet Earth right now (and untold millions that have lived on Planet Earth but have gone extinct). Humans are just one of those millions of here and now species, so you’d think other species would mirror our traits, or vice versa. Alas, humans are unique, and it’s not something to pat ourselves on the back about.
When it comes to what is important, for all practical purposes it boils down to filling what’s empty; emptying what’s full; scratching where it itches. A good night’s sleep doesn’t go astray either or a good role in the hay (though that might qualify under the ‘empty what’s full’ criteria). In fact to be honest, there’s only one thing that’s really important and that’s your own health and personal well being. All else, with the exception I guess of the health and wellbeing of family, is irrelevant.
Guess Who?
Dress & Fashion
Only one species on this entire planet gives a damn about:
* Clothing fads and fashion. Why is this really important?
* Hairstyles. Is this really important?
* Wearing makeup. Why is this really important?
* Wearing high heels. Is this really important?
* Wearing a suit and tie. Why is this really important?
Special Calendar Dates
Only one species on this entire planet gives a damn about:
* Holidays and the need for them. Is this really important at all?
* Anniversaries. Is this too really important at all?
Some Personal Stuff
Only one species on this entire planet gives a damn about:
* Their family history. This is totally irrelevant to your health, education and welfare.
* What their neighbour thinks of them. This is also totally irrelevant to your health, education and welfare.
* Craving “Likes” on social media sites.
The Larger Context
Only one species on this entire planet gives a damn about:
* Deities. Unless you really believe and are convinced there’s any possible relationship between your invisible friend and your post-demise fate of which there’s not the slightest shred of evidence, far less proof, then this too is irrelevant.
* Their nationalism. “My country right or wrong” has not exactly been a philosophical key to the establishment of peace on earth, goodwill towards men (and women).
* Their race (or breed). The concept of all DNA is equal but some DNA is more equal than others is chemical claptrap.
* Philosophy or metaphysics or the meaning and purpose in life. It maybe interesting, but it’s hardly important.
Special People
Only one species on this entire planet gives a damn about:
* Royalty. Why are they important? Are they really important? Absolutely not! You earn you position in life; you’re not born into it.
* Celebrities. Why are they important? Are they really important at all? Absolutely not! Everyone sits on the commoner’s throne in the exact same way and puts their leggings on one leg at a time.
Entertainment
Only one species on this entire planet gives a damn about:
* The Academy Awards (and the thousands of related entertainment awards). Why is this important? Is this really important at all? Apart from the recipient, does anyone else really give a damn? This too is totally irrelevant to your health, education and welfare.
* Reality TV. Why is this important? Is this really important at all? You only have a fixed amount of hours in your life – why waste them of this sort of drivel?
* Rap, hip-hop and heavy metal and thinks this represents something known to that same species as music. Oh well, different strokes for different folks.
To be continued…
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