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In reply to the discussion: Confirmed by science: our species is doomed. [View all]NM_Birder
(1,591 posts)54. read the rest of the conversation below,
I'm pretty sure you will agree with the Jeff whatever his name is.
Maybe I should start with. DO YOU think there is a cycle of life on earth, a "natural" evolution of life ? or like jeff wants to believe, man's ability to wipe out other species for his own desire, IS the "natural' evolution of life. Other than the species of plants and animals humans genetically manipulated for his own desire, what exactly would be the impact to an earth without humans ?
So far I'm not as impressed as you think I should be, my comments make perfect sense, what evolutionary "Need" does the species of humans satisfy in the chain of life on earth? tell me you believe in GOD, and I'll understand why you can't get it.
I would explain the irony in my joke that you missed, but I don't think it would matter.
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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