Anatomy of Man

What distinguishes a human being from other species is primarily brain- the thought process- the ability to communicate. Other distinguishing features of man are inquisitiveness, curiosity, thrill and titillation and variety. The distinction, which is not necessarily a positive feature, has perhaps brought more harm than good to mankind except when we confine it to the gains in terms of modern scientific and technological advancements resulting into more comforts, luxuries and sophisticated weapons of mass murder. When Adam and Eve tasted the forbidden fruit, was it beginning of knowledge or ignorance, is debatable. We are wilder and more savage than the savages and the cavemen even animals in our actions, behaviour and thoughts except in our philosophy and poetry. In all fairness to animals, they are much more civilised than us in instincts and behaviour.Animals do not envy, they do not revenge nor do they interfere with others. They fight from the front. They do not stab at the back. They do not store or hoard. They life in the present and have no greed. Should we not reflect whether our civilization has not made us greedier and more selfish. I am not arguing against man’s quest for exploring the mysteries of nature. Man should and will. But, man should not forget that we are a part of nature. Whatever we aim to achieve, we must not disturb the natural balance. For man made problems, we must not damage nature. If we follow Darwinian principle, there should be nothing wrong with cannibalism. We claim to be civilized but are still cannibals in our attitude and behaviour.