Huge gap between humans and animals

[Polymath257]

Look around you and you'll see the difference, great gap between us and the rest
of the animals in all aspects of life.

All the differences I see are in degree, not in kind. We are a type of animal. We also do abstract thought very well. This allows us to use complex language, which, in turn, allows for cultural transmission of information. That is where the 'gap' you see comes from.

 

[FearGod]

All the differences I see are in degree, not in kind. We are a type of animal. We also do abstract thought very well. This allows us to use complex language, which, in turn, allows for cultural transmission of information. That is where the 'gap' you see comes from.

Not as simple as you described it, we're completely different that no animal
can be compared to us, the question is why only one kind that is completely
different than the rest, we feel sad, happy, smile. cry, think, love to learn
and study ...etc, Forget about God if you hate to think about such an idea
but still our existence isn't a matter of coincidence and chance.

 

[Windwalker]

It seems you can't grasp how great is the difference between human beings
and the rest of animals in this world, then the rest is useless.

It seems you can't grasp how related to them we are, and them to us. To see them as completely "other" to us, is to be blind to who we are, and live inside a fantasy reality. If it makes you happy to disconnect from reality, enjoy your illusion. I for one see God as all-inclusive.

 

[Polymath257]

Not as simple as you described it, we're completely different that no animal
can be compared to us, the question is why only one kind that is completely
different than the rest, we feel sad, happy, smile. cry, think, love to learn
and study ...etc, Forget about God if you hate to think about such an idea
but still our existence isn't a matter of coincidence and chance.

Other animals can feel happy, sad, etc. They certainly do love to learn (perhaps about things different than us, but still). Any cat will thrive better if given challenges to think about.

I don't hate to think about the idea of God. In fact, I find it interesting to ponder. But even more interesting to ponder why anyone believes in such. But, as you point out, that is irrelevant to whether humans are distinctly different than other animals. The points you make are aspects of our capacity to abstract thought. We *are* better at that than other animals, but others do have it to at least some extent, say to what our children do.

 

[FearGod]

It seems you can't grasp how related to them we are, and them to us. To see them as completely "other" to us, is to be blind to who we are, and live inside a fantasy reality. If it makes you happy to disconnect from reality, enjoy your illusion. I for one see God as all-inclusive.

I'm not talking about biology, but I see that our existence as humans were planned for,
no species on earth is comparable to humans

 

[FearGod]

Other animals can feel happy, sad, etc. They certainly do love to learn (perhaps about things different than us, but still). Any cat will thrive better if given challenges to think about.

I don't hate to think about the idea of God. In fact, I find it interesting to ponder. But even more interesting to ponder why anyone believes in such. But, as you point out, that is irrelevant to whether humans are distinctly different than other animals. The points you make are aspects of our capacity to abstract thought. We *are* better at that than other animals, but others do have it to at least some extent, say to what our children do.

Which animal do you think is the closest to human?

 

[SalixIncendium]

Which animal do you think is the closest to human?

Measured on the scale of genetics and intelligence, chimpanzees are close, followed by dolphins.

"Humans and Chimpanzees are not too far apart. We share 98% of our genomes with these hairy primates, so of course they would have 98% of our intelligence. Chimps make and use tools, solve complex problems, hunt in organized groups, and engage in acts of humor or violence. Chimps can also show altruism, empathy, and self-awareness."

10 Animals Who Are Almost as Smart as Humans

 

[shunyadragon]

Humans are essentially animals and the difference between humans and animals is a matter of degree,

By the way whales species are known to have different languages between pods (herds?).

From: Whales have accents and regional dialects: Biologists interpret the language of sperm whales

Whales have accents and regional dialects: Biologists interpret the language of sperm whales
Date:
May 12, 2011
Source:
Dalhousie University
Summary:
When they dive together, sperm whales make patterns of clicks to each other known as "codas." Recent findings suggest that not only do different codas mean different things, but that whales can also tell which member of their community is speaking based on the sound properties of the codas. Just as we can tell our friends apart by the sounds of their voices and the way they pronounce their words, different sperm whales make the same pattern of clicks, but with different accents.

 

[FearGod]

From: Whales have accents and regional dialects: Biologists interpret the language of sperm whales

Whales have accents and regional dialects: Biologists interpret the language of sperm whales
Date:
May 12, 2011
Source:
Dalhousie University
Summary:
When they dive together, sperm whales make patterns of clicks to each other known as "codas." Recent findings suggest that not only do different codas mean different things, but that whales can also tell which member of their community is speaking based on the sound properties of the codas. Just as we can tell our friends apart by the sounds of their voices and the way they pronounce their words, different sperm whales make the same pattern of clicks, but with different accents.

And what they discuss? what whales will talk about?

 

[ecco]

Why only humans are different than the rest of animals in terms of thinking, talking
and the way of living, no animal can be compared to humans?

Why we can't even see animals in midway between humans and animals in
terms of thinking, talking and the ability to invent ..etc?

If this has already been covered, I apologize. I did not read all ten pages.


As to why there are no other talking, thinking mammals... We killed them off and/or merged with them.

 

[SalixIncendium]

And what they discuss? what whales will talk about?

Depression and being overweight...

 

[Thief]

Why only humans are different than the rest of animals in terms of thinking, talking
and the way of living, no animal can be compared to humans?

Why we can't even see animals in midway between humans and animals in
terms of thinking, talking and the ability to invent ..etc?

How that is explained by science, we can see different kinds of animals horses, donkeys, dogs,
different kind of birds, but why humans are unique?

I am going out on a limb for this one......
I am after all .....part ape

and yes we are animals
little more than talking monkeys

and I believe the angelic will address us ......each one of us....
as such

all these things I have posted......will be stacked in a pile of script
and page by page every word shall be accounted for

woe is me

 

[FearGod]

Measured on the scale of genetics and intelligence, chimpanzees are close, followed by dolphins.

"Humans and Chimpanzees are not too far apart. We share 98% of our genomes with these hairy primates, so of course they would have 98% of our intelligence. Chimps make and use tools, solve complex problems, hunt in organized groups, and engage in acts of humor or violence. Chimps can also show altruism, empathy, and self-awareness."

10 Animals Who Are Almost as Smart as Humans

Not far in DNA but far in reality,

 

[SalixIncendium]

Not far in DNA but far in reality,

Please make your point.

 

[Polymath257]

Which animal do you think is the closest to human?

From what we know, chimpanzees and bonobos.

 

[Polymath257]

And what they discuss? what whales will talk about?

We don't know. We can't understand them.

 

[Polymath257]

Not far in DNA but far in reality,

Yes, we evolved to like the humans more than the chimps. OUR sense of beauty is related to OUR reproduction. Go figure.

 

[FearGod]

Please make your point.

The Pictures make my point, no animal is comparable to human, none
not even midway.

 

[FearGod]

Yes, we evolved to like the humans more than the chimps. OUR sense of beauty is related to OUR reproduction. Go figure.

Beauty only!
Humans are far away different from the rest of the animals,
not only in beautifulness, it's only one thing and not everything..

 

[SalixIncendium]

The Pictures make my point, no animal is comparable to human, none
not even midway.

Where is midway? In your pictures I see two species that are more similar than the species of whales that I posted.

I would like you to list the biological differences between humans and chimpanzees. Not aesthetic. Biological.

Aaaand go!