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Monday, April 14, 2008

Is it "unevolving" or "de-evolving?"

It occurred to me today that humans have hit the ole plateau in terms of evolution.  And I had this epiphany as I drove past a Canada goose.  The animal was standing in place staring straight ahead doing nothing.  Not a twitch.  And it dawned on me that this animal is completely sensory.  Whatever it senses, it reacts to.  But it does not function on a cognitive level.  Not thoughts.  No reason.  No processing of information.  Are you seeing where I'm going with this?
A lot of the humans I encounter on any given day are functioning on about the same level as the Canada goose.  Our news, our entertainment, everything is tailored to a public that needs it quick, easy, and gut level.  React, react, react. Flip the phone open and talk anywhere, anytime.  React.  Hop online.  React.  Drink.  React. Mate.  React.  Vote.  React.  Talk.  React.
I doubt anyone who's spent any time in the public would doubt that we are a bunch of dumb fucking animals.
So that leads to my question: is it "unevolving" or "de-evolving?"

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