Is Human Civilization a Big Baby?
As a baby doesn’t understand the environment around it, it tries to explore everything it touches and sees, without caring about the consequences. That baby just wants to expand its horizons, unaware of the destruction it creates unknowingly, without any malice, simply for the sake of exploration. We believe this to be natural and expected from a baby.
But when it comes to us adults, the rules change. We are expected to behave responsibly; sometimes, we are asked to curb our creativity, and on moral grounds, things become ethical or unethical. Our actions are scrutinized, and we are held accountable for the impact we have on our surroundings.
However, on a grander scale, as a collective conscious civilization, aren’t we all still like babies? We yearn to learn and grow our understanding of nature. We cut and dissect animals to satisfy our curious minds. We destroy mother nature and mine resources to progress, often at the cost of the natural fabric. Although as isolated individuals, we may understand that our methods are not always correct, does that awareness stop us from taking out our car tomorrow? Given the chance, would you not enhance your child with gene mutation techniques like CRISPR to give them a better future?
In the expanse of this universe and with our limited knowledge of it, our human civilization is still a child, just starting to crawl out of the cradle. Our collective behavior mirrors that of a curious baby, driven by an insatiable desire to explore, understand, and manipulate our environment. This relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress, while intrinsic to our nature, often leads to unintended consequences.
As we stand on the brink of monumental advancements, from genetic engineering to space exploration, we must reflect on the parallels between our actions and those of an innocent child. Just as a baby learns and grows, we too must evolve, finding a balance between exploration and preservation. The future of our civilization depends on our ability to mature and take responsibility for the world we are shaping.
In this vast universe, we are but fledglings, eager to grasp the mysteries around us. It is our duty to ensure that our journey from infancy to maturity is marked by wisdom, compassion, and a profound respect for the delicate balance of life.
