The Curious Case Of Uniqueness

Human beings are unique.

  

Indeed we are. But what makes us so?

Is it that our brains are far more evolved than any other living being? Probably. But then why do we, humans, fight over petty issues, worry about insignificant things and just can’t seem to find something that satisfies our so called evolved brain. Why?

Is it because we are able to think creatively and be innovative in whatever we do? Because we are able to create something, virtually out of nothing? Ponder over certain ideas that are completely alien to us and probably move on to improvise on these ideas? Why then do we, humans, shade a problem by innovatively thinking of a solution that is a bigger problem in itself? Why do we complicate issues by designing things that were intended to simplify the same? Why indeed?

Is it because we are gifted with the so called art of speech which is not possessed by other creatures, the speech that helps communicate effectively to our fellow friends and colleagues? If this was the case then it would be quite ironic to note that most of the interpersonal problems faced by human beings is because of lack of effective communication amongst ourselves. It would be quite strange to agree to this hypothesis.

The question as to why humans are unique invariably leads to the statement that they are far more superior when compared to other beings supported by the fact that they are on top of the food chain. I never really did understand the credibility of this statement; that is, how humans themselves call themselves superior in conversation with one of their own kind!! Well, all said and done humans still are on the top of the chain and this is because of the technology that we carry around with us, may it be a mobile phone or a rifle.

This circles right back to the human brain and leads to a conclusion that we are on top because we have the intelligence to think and create. This definitely makes us so called ‘superior’ (bull shit). But is being superior being unique?

This takes us back to the original question as to why human beings are unique. Now that’s the right question isn't it?

Perhaps it’s because we still manage to screw certain things up even though our brains are highly evolved. Because we solve problems with an intention of creating bigger problems to be solved in the future. It wouldn't be any fun if you solved all the problems for your future generations now would it? And also because we are foolish enough to ourselves call ourselves superior.

That’s what makes us unique.

One of a kind, don’t you think?

The Shadow

A road unwinds

Through the rugged town

The silent kinds;

Engines revving – the silence broken;

Burning tires, a taste of fame

The dusty engine  smells the same.

Wheels roll and the race begins.

A race to the finish;

A tight curve and a slippery slope

Ups and downs with a sip of dope

Metals scratch, bumpers thrash

The paint and vinyl now thinnish.

The smell of gasoline and nitro meth,

A step on gas and a scent of death;

Nonetheless,

A broken engine, a busted tire,

Tells no tale of a gem of fire;

A carved wound, a scarred face,

Tells not his story,

Nor his strife.

Look for me not in the gilded case,

For I am not there.

Look for me not in the muddy grave,

For I am not there.

Look for me not in the heavens

And mourn;

For I am right here smiling,

Behind the wheels, revving the engine.

You don’t see me;

Am right here, steering     

Burning tires, a taste of fame

The dusty engine though smells the same.

                     

                     In memory of Paul Walker