Jim Mason
Dec 19, 2024

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Depends what you mean by "better". We are certainly better at building lethal weapons and using them in large-scale warfare than other animals are. And I stress "other animals", because we are, indeed, animals, genetically about 98% similar to chimpanzees and bonobos.

We are also better at communicating complex ideas with each other than other animals are, as this dialogue with you exhibits. But that communication isn't perfect. For example, your use of the term "anti-Humanism" conflicts with mine, which could lead to further discussion ...

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Jim Mason
Jim Mason

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