Great ideas people.
We as humans certainly do have an evolutionary advantage over all other species (well, those within our knowledge and our planet). Indeed, the gap in evolutionary intelligence and advancement is too wide to ignore.
But an interesting case bears consideration. What about retarded people or those with mental disabilities? Do they deserve less right to live than we do? If survival of the fittest is all that matters, then wouldn't that mean we can exterminate all those who are mentally handicapped?
If it came down to me having to choose between the life of a human and an animal, I would say follow Steve's podcast about searching for a 3rd alternative! :P But seriously, that's what I'm getting at here. Is there a higher level of thinking that may allow us to approach this binary problem from a more insightful perspective? (instead of just a simple "I'd choose the human/animal! Duh!")
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