We Are (Not) Special: Anthropocentrism and the Evolving Universe (Part 2), by John Halstead

marlenedotterer:

There are interesting thoughts, here. Opinions? What do any of you think of evolution and our part in it?

Originally posted on Humanistic Paganism:

Cosmic Evolution

As mentioned in Part 1, if we were to go back in time and reset the course of evolution, it is highly unlikely that we would be here the second time around. On the other hand, according to some theorists, it is highly likely ��� perhaps inevitable ��� that some form of tool-using, self-conscious species would evolve....