[Thatcherite]

I expressed myself badly. I was merely trying to downgrade the idea that humans, with their intelligence, represent some kind of pinnacle of evolution that can regard itself as far more successful than past species.

[ryanjb2]

Sorry, my fault. I understand what you mean now, which is right.

[AntiGuv]

I was merely trying to downgrade the idea that humans, with their intelligence, represent some kind of pinnacle of evolution that can regard itself as far more successful than past species.

I would strongly dispute that notion. Pure, unadorned evolution has one, singular measure of success: the ability to survive long enough to propagate. There is only one species with the capability to ensure that it survives the total annihilation of the planet itself. Guess which one that is?