Some of them, perhaps, but definitely not all. OTOH, some of them could potentially remove us from existence, and humans are among the most vulnerable to catastrophe.
No, that's not creationism. All of us who believe that there is a creator God believe "it didn't happen by itself" (although there is considerable difference of opinion as to what that would entail, metaphysically).
Well, I can readily refute that point, by the simple expedient of arguing against it. If we were separate from the animal kingdom:
It doesn't matter what it is, there is still a inarguable separation. Since nothing else has reached these heights than it is reasonable to think that our uniquenesses are perhaps are specific to us and unattainable to others.
If we are not separate then there should be another species having the same discussion at the same levels at this very moment.
It's not about judging human motivations or their products but recognizing there is a difference that nothing else has risen to. We are different in the bad things and in the good things (my immature post youre calling out should speak to that). I'm not sure why you're agruing, you know the point and it would be silly to reject it.
That statement has no logic. No one is asserting that homo sapiens lacks unique features. We merely assert that the same is true of most, if not all, other species. We value our intellect because it is more highly developed in humans than any other animals. Some of us recognise that, valuable as it is, it is also responsible for the destruction of our environment, warfare and plays a role in social disharmony. A cheetah would not give up its speed for it, nor a hedgehog its spines.
Your point seems to be twofold: humans have unique characteristics; these characteristics are responsible for human superiority (in your words, "a difference that nothing else has risen to".)
each may have their unmatched characteristics, yet there is a uniquness about our species that is beyond these things. One that an alien race would have no issue identifing and one your are pretending doesn't exist for some reason.
If an alien race could identify it then I imagine you can as well. Please do so and explain in what way it is different from the unique features found in all animals; identify this ingredient that is "beyond these things".
Not sure why you're pretending you don't know the point. It doesn't matter what you call it, humans have a difference that is unparalleled to the rest of the biological world.
Sure.
I am unsure why you think that is a meaningful and satisfactory reply. I shall give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you are not just jerking my chain, but as @pitabread says, if you cannot describe this unique thing then it seems you don't really have any idea what it is. If you ever figure it out send me a pm, as I shall be disregarding your future posts.
