QuoteWhat does that prove? You're right, material culture isn't the same as civilization but technology can still be considered development and evolution. Technology has lengthened our life span, how can you say that's not development? Technology isn't the same as civilization but it's a component of it and it differentiates us considerably from animals.
- If you skim through the article, "civilization" roughly meant development. And longer life spans don't necessarily mean development. Would you say tortoises are more developed than humans?
- Yes, technology differentiates us from animals. In that mode of classification, I agree that we are superior.
QuoteI still don't see how you're proving that we can't use technology as an arguement. Sure, previous civilizations existed. Yeah, they could've been more advanced than us. So what? They were still humans. They weren't animals. Their mental capabilities could've differentiated them from animals still! How, in what way, does your arguement say "Technology DOESN'T make us superior to animals! That arguement is false!" Enlighten me, I can't seem to figure it out.
I'd like to think that technology makes us different from animals, not superior. You don't have to agree to this, but I hope you can see what I mean here.
QuoteSo then what is it that you do believe? Are we or are we not animals? I get where you're coming from about not using technology as a way to differentiate ourselves from animals but what is your standing? Why are you even debating this? You having said that means you taking the noble middle path, does it not? And yet you seemingly claim humans are animals. Although I will admit that I'm being a hypocrite. I personally think we're animals xD
I believe we are animals.
QuoteAnd FTS, I won't take offense to anything posted here. I know I'm saying a load of bull
No, it's actually a good argument. You assumed the much needed role in this topic, so cheers
I shouldn't have got all jittery about it. I can't help it. I have this opinion that humans give more credit to themselves that they deserve and I'm critical of anything that suggests they are superior to other forms of life. But it's just a personal... thing >.<
Quote@Fant: Just to clarify, do you think humans are unique animals or just not superior animals? Quick, before it's my turn to lose the awesome thought I had today... o.O;
I'd say unique AND not superior. Humans are unique and are different from many animals, but he is STILL for a good part an animal.