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Originally Posted by moviestar  I think it is the opposite of evolution (what's the word?). You see, animals live in the eternal now because they don't have the concept of time. So maybe to live like that you need to regress, cut out a part of your brain that is responsible for that. |
"Devolution" is the opposite of evolution.
Firstly, I suspect from your comment that you may subtly misunderstand evolution. Evolution is not about 'progress'. It's not about lifeforms progressing up a ladder to become increasingly superior. It is purely about species and individuals that are best suited
to a particular place and moment in time thriving and multiplying.
Secondly, I don't think you give the human race enough credit. Yes, we developed 'monkey mind' which (though sometimes useful) can often be a downer. But we are also rare amongst creatures in having developed self-awareness. Animals may live in the eternal now, but most of them can't appreciate it. Most of them can't consciously refine themselves and grow, because they aren't capable of consciousness. That's an awful lot to give up.