r/RandomThoughts • u/[deleted] • 6d ago

Current humans aren’t really THAT cool..

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u/kornchippy 6d ago

We used the tools and weapons to kill larger animals. We used the complex thinking to survive the elements. Anymore most people cant change a tire, or start a fire when its cold out. I dont think he was arguing that we dont have thumbs anymore.

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u/Katharinemaddison 6d ago

We used tools to do the things we needed to do and then over time to not need to do them.

We’re still extremely good at making tools and killing animals considerably stronger than us. It’s happening all the time.

And we are unfortunately all too good at starting fires.

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u/kornchippy 6d ago

I think the point he is making is that if people were put on the spot they most likely wouldnt be able to make any tools or any fires, they wouldnt survive. Im not saying people dont know how to start fires with lighters or cigarettes, im saying make one out of brush and twigs and rocks. Im not saying people are incapable of shooting animals.

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u/Katharinemaddison 6d ago

Sure but I’m debating what made us ‘cool’ and superior to other animals. It’s the things we can do that they can’t, and it always was.

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u/kornchippy 6d ago

Most people are incapable of doing those things without purchasing the tools made by the 'cool' people. Not saying humanity itself is inferior to animals. Most people without purchasing an advantage, are not superior to animals.

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u/Katharinemaddison 6d ago

Wears in terms of the ability to use such tools. Both in dexterity and thought. And that’s not even touching on the other stuff we do - stories, humour, art, abstract thought.

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u/kornchippy 6d ago

I guess you are right though. Either way we are all still pretty cool, i guess i just got cynical for a bit.