It used to be an insult to be called an animal. And to say that a race is closer to apes was a despicable statement. Savages were looked upon as needing to learn how to be civil rather than living as head hunters or warrior nations. We showed pity to those who digressed in their rational ability and the only thing left was their instincts to survive. But that has all changed.

Since our media industry has made movies that glorify animals as being close to nature, the lines have been blurred between human and animal. It is now a shame to be a resourceful human and we should look at the virtues of nature for help on how to act. The only trouble is that nature is violent and unforgiving. But talking dogs, apes and half human races are always full of virtue on the big screen and therefore it is so.

Rational thought, music, poetry, science, literature and industry are things to be proud of that are human. It is time for human beings to come out of the closet and have pride for who they are. I take offense at humophobes who say we are ruining the planet and should be more like animals while they enjoy the every benefit given them from their fellow humans. Human pride! I can’t wait for the next advances. There will always be those who manufacture shame to make themselves appear as virtuous. But virtue depends on two things, the human ability to recognize it and a firm grasp of realty.