Programmed to survive but something different in humans arose. Other animals still just pass time when stomachs are full and so did humans.
Then farming, complex language, concepts (philosophy, metaphysics), math, science, technology, ... ?
Plus what? Why conscience? For the good of the group or family? Could be but...
Store and use knowledge? That's what humans do.
Could be that knowledge is or a part of something like a God (good energy, force, dimension, entity, classification)?
What is knowledge? A metaphysical dimension or metaphysical force that indirectly affects physical dimensions seems like an accurate description.
Knowledge, conscience and some force linger, maybe resonate, in my thoughts.
Is conscience a part of knowledge? Yes, in a way. One knows that there are people starving and one did nothing to help them. But why feel bad? It's bad for the group or family instinct?
But why do only some feel bad? The ones who don't feel bad unconsciously avoid thinking about it, a type of cognitive dissonance? Cognitive dissonance is the disruption of logical thought due to actions or thoughts inconsistent with truth and logic? Could be.
Knowledge and some force are in my thoughts. That seems correct. Finally, a little progress.
Giving monthly to UNHCR and others helps me feel less guilty about my good middle class fortunes. Recommended for the empathetic. Certainly liberates the mind.
Glad I am not rich, in a few ways. Might feel too guilty for some reason. Have to think about how to put the money to good use. Might be tempted to go a different path. Worry about losing money. Too much free time if I didn't work.
Despite many negative things about the US, many Americans do care about what is good for the world.
Americans probably donate the most money to charity and have countless philanthropists like Carnegie, Rockefeller, Gates and Buffet to name a few.
Then again, only the wealthy can afford to be generous (the poor cannot afford to but donate anyway). So wealth can be good and should be encouraged but not hoarded?
Without the US and under present circumstances, the future world would be likely be run by some Machiavellian dude.
Another peeve, what happened to fair play? God? Are you listening? Can a dimension or force hear? I doubt it. Doesn't have ears, so technically.
Seems like everyone is bending rules, using loopholes, breaking laws. Some even brag about it and become successful conservative politicians.
