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Proof That Humans Are UniqueSome want to scientifically prove that humans are unique others believe that the present classification of humans as higher order mammals in the animal kingdom is the scientifically proper place for them. Should Animals and Humans be in the Same Grouping or ClassificationThe question has been pondered for thousands of years; What makes man unique? That is to say what makes them different than other animals and should animals and humans be in the same Grouping or Classification? Is There Intelligent Life on Earth Other Than Humans?Many believe that humans are divine as the religious teachings have purported for thousands of years and claim to this day. Yet, are we any different than our fellow animal species in the categories of higher order mammals? Well many believe we are, as we have language, emotions, thought and we can problem solve and reason. Chimpanzees Are More Like Human Children Than Other AnimalsMany people think that humans are unique and a special even divine species. But that simply is not so, no matter what you Bishop, Priest or Pastor purports as truth. In fact we are so similar to our Chimpanzee cousins that it seems we should be classified as animals and not by thrust into a category that we do not belong. Classifying the Human AnimalHow can human researchers accurately classify human beings? Their bias towards greatness and their exhibited behavior of superiority and egocentricity is quite intense. Many humans believe they are more than mere animals or higher order mammals at the top of the animal classification, they actually believe they are divine beings? Why? Holism & the GestaltIn order to understand the nature of abandonment it is necessary that we understand its place in the development of states and of objects. Something not controlled or surveilled explicitly is abandoned to any number of other influences, known or not known – the parameters of this object or space thus are vectors marking what we know of its history. It is in ignoring these moments of abandonment, in effect by stating that which is known of an object and ignoring that which is not explicit, that the notion of holism as a quasi-meaningful philosophy is born – the notion of a gestalt. If Humans Left Earth Would Chimps Evolve to Take Over the Earth?Some have asked if humans left the planet would apes and chimpanzees take over like we have in 30,000 years or so? Probably not, why bother, they have everything they need and are content, happy, carefree, no-stress, top of their food chain, few enemies [besides them selves and their cousins mankind killing them] that they cannot deal with. How Did Humans Evolve to Rule the Surface of the Planet?Why is it that mankind succeeded in evolving to rule the planet? We are not the most adapted species for our environment, as there are many other creatures much built much more robust, that are stronger, more agile and perhaps even more likely candidates? Humans And Animals Are Much Closer Than We ThinkWhat sets humans and animals apart? Not much really? Although many a religious scholar will claim the opposite and cite all sorts of BS and hokum to prove their point; none of which will make a lick of sense from a reality based observational standpoint. Ants as Brains: EmergenceBy reviewing the available literature on adaptationist and symbol processing models of mind, I shall argue that an ants' nest is an adequate model of mind. Can Religion on Earth Handle Discovering Intelligent Life on Other WorldsMany human religions dictate that god created man and thus that makes mankind rather unique, special and in some cases religious doctrines claim divine. But what happens when we find additional life out there? We Cannot See Other Intelligent Life in the Galaxy; Still It Could Be ThereIt is interesting indeed as our Mars Rovers cruise the surface of Mars that we cannot find life. Yet we have only viewed such a little area really. The Surface of Mars is a big place and so far we are only looking on the surface. With Religion Good People Can Now Do Evil ThingRecently in a very heavy debated political Blog the personal attacks became overwhelming to the point of wondering what was wrong with these people. Sages Say - But We Do Not HearWhen we work at being right or politically correct we are avoiding who we are and what we could achieve. Wouldn't it be nice if our education taught us how to collectively create!? Human Casualties of Shock and Awe DebatedShock and Awe is a sign of strength and a message to the world that justice will be served. It is a message that the days of International Terrorism are numbered, a message to the World and one, which is long over do. March 2006: Lay Vicheka's Message to the WorldQuotes for self improvement and motivations. Do Not Blame Me For Being Born In AmericaSome people in the world wish to blame Americans for their plight, but I say to you, do not blame me for being born in America. Do not blame me for being born into the greatest nation that has ever been created in all the recorded history of mankind. Language Origins Lead to ArchitectureThe Golden Mean and chanting or the musical octaves or Orpheus and Phythagoras are connected to the family of Jesus. Prisons, Societies Anger and Innate Characteristics of Mob Mentality VengenceSome have asked why do we wish to take away the Color TV sets and Weight Rooms at the prisons? Is it societies need for Vengeance? Vengeance is a human trait indeed and even if people deny it, it still shows in the way they vote some say. Art is Rain for Thirsty SoulsThe artists we most often love have been renowned for their suffering because they live somewhere beyond our safely-defined reality. They have nothing to guide them except their own insights and intuition...because they got there first! A Fact Behind Ph.D DegreeA glance to a fact behind Ph.D degree: from a Cambodian perspective. Religious Liars and Pretenda ResearchersSo often we find very religious folks operating inside the realm of science. The problem is that these folks often apply their religious teachings to every single endeavor that they study. When is a Victory Not a Victory?This article is not about King Pyrrhus; this however may be the last mention of the 200th anniversary of Nelson's victory at The Battle of Trafalgar in this Newsletter Fantasy Fills an Inner NeedGreat fantasy is nourishment for souls left hungry by the modern world. What Makes a Hero?We know the qualities that oftentimes define the mythic hero: courage, valor, wisdom and self-sacrifice. But what kinds of experiences work to build such qualities in a character? Taking Wars Off the Political Negotiation Table?Is it possible to make politicians and leaders of all nations stay at the negotiation table and not break off communication, which could lead to war? Really make them hammer out solutions rather than puffing up their chests for war. Can we eliminate wars by taking war as a possible strategy for political will off the table of negotiation? The Human Mind Cannot Comprehend an Infinite GodOften when one asks a question of a religious leader for which that religious leader has not a clue; they will often state that the Human mind cannot comprehend the mighty and powerful or infinite God? God is Pure Energy Said the Wise ManOften you will hear wise men speak of God as energy and not an actual being. Recently one stated to me that God was pure energy and that is why it is so hard for the human mind to understand. In fact a human brain is small and humans do not even use it all and therefore could not expect to understand these ideas. Whence Comes Our Penchant For Violence and Dominance?Whence comes our penchant for brutality, violence, dominance, to maim and hurt others? Read on and see! World Religions and the Culture ClashWill the World ever get along with all these different viewpoints and all this animosity? Or is it simply no use and the world of Western and Middle Eastern can never be one. Constantly caught in a Culture Clash with a them VS us mentality and the killing never stops?