Amazing things Quote by Wangechi Mutu
“We became Homo sapiens not that long ago, from the scientific perspective, and we've retained a lot of our beast nature. We've done all these amazing things in terms of our knowledge base and technology, and now we're flying around and using the internet. But we're still very animalistic. So, I think about hierarchies. I think about evolution. I think about how we stack up, how we sit on top of each other. How we pray that we know what we're up to.”
About This Quote
Human nature retains animalistic traits despite technological advancement, prompting reflection on hierarchy and evolution.
In simple terms: We are still animalistic despite progress.
Key Takeaway
Balance technology with humility.
Themes
evolution
technology
human nature
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
Amazing things:1
Animalistic:1
Beast:1
Biology:1
Done:1
Evolution:1
Flying:1
Hierarchy:1
Homo sapiens:1
Internet:1
Knows:1
Long:1
Long ago:1
Nature:1
Perspective:1
Praying:1
Science:1
Stills:1
Technology:1
Term:1
Thinking:1
Hierarchies Think:1
Think Hierarchies:1
Evolution Think:1
Animalistic Think:1
Think Evolution:1
When to use this quote
- technology ethics
- environmental stewardship
- personal development
- cultural critique
- education
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do hierarchies shape modern society?
- Can we evolve beyond animalistic instincts?
A Different Perspective
Technological progress can exacerbate inequality.
