… what I'm saying is that if we and all the other species on earth are the only life forms in the universe and if there are no gods and let's face it apart from a few tired scrolls written 300 years after the death of Jesus and his disciples there is no actual proof of a God or gods then we, the humans, who are meant to be at the height of the evolutionary tree, are in fact at the bottom because no other species on this planet is enslaved to the economy. Every other species is born free and lives free. We humans are born into economic slavery and life crippling debt.
This quote challenges the conventional human-centric view of superiority and power within the natural world and human society. It prompts us to reconsider what true dominance and freedom mean. Often, humans perceive themselves as the apex of evolution, yet the quote suggests that this status is misguided because our lives are burdened with economic shackles. In contrast, non-human species exist without the constraints of money, debt, or economic structures; they live according to their natural instincts and environmental conditions. Such a perspective raises thoughtful questions about the nature of freedom and what it means to live authentically. If other species are inherently free from economic exploitation, perhaps humans should reflect on the societal systems that enslave us—debt, consumerism, and economic inequality. The notion that humans are at the 'bottom' of the evolutionary hierarchy subverts the common assumptions of human superiority. It invites us to view our societal constructs critically. Moreover, the existential implication—discussing the absence or lack of divine proof—adds an agnostic or atheistic angle, emphasizing that our understood purpose or divine plan might be a human myth constructed to justify social hierarchies. Recognizing that our societal models may be unnatural could motivate a reassessment of our values, pushing us toward more equitable and freer ways of living, aligned with the natural freedom observed in other species.
