Considering the current theories and debates as to how we have evolved to this present state, it is difficult not to question the egotistical attachment involved. I feel it would be in our best interest to study more about the interrelatedness necessary in our development as a species, and to drift from this Cartesian mode of thinking. The idea that nature must be conquered and utilized for the benefits of a few has been a very destructive mode of being. It has been documented that there are only 23,000 human genes, where rice has 35,000 (M. Pollan, TED talks). Gives you something to chew on!
We truly are just one species among many in this fabric of life. "Our planet-mates (plants, animals and microbes) have been patiently perfecting their wares for more than 3.8 billion years, turning rock and sea into a life-friendly home. What better models could there be (J. Benyus, TED talks)?" Looking to the ideas of biomimicry, and the study of nature as a whole, instead of something we have to conquer and change, would greatly shift this current paradigm. With new illnesses developing, such as Nature Deficit Disorder, we have to question the state we are currently in. We need to study with these enlightened organisms, to adopt their amazing capabilities and survival techniques which they have utilized to take care of their home and that of their future generations.
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