Why are humans so destructive?

Question

We are cruel!!!

Answer 1

True, humans can be destructive, but if we all follow god, and make the right choices, we will live in piece.

Answer 2

The reality that I see tells me that there is evil in the world, a real presence whose will is completely void of good and can only wreak destruction by subtle and not so subtle means. So the call is for humanity to rise and find its good self to thwart the advance of evil. But evil likes to lull the masses to sleep with all its sensual appeals while it does its dirty work. Unfortunately, for too many, it takes a crisis before someone becomes active and tries to do something, maybe even when it's too late. It's the history of mankind. Seems like apathy and complacency is the default mode and that sets the stage for opportunistic evil. After the destruction there is always a remnant to carry the world forward to the next cycle.

Answer 3

Well, my first response was going to be "because we have big feet", but I realize that only covers the things we step on. But in a larger sense, humans are so destructive because there are so many of us. And while some people may not be cruel, there are so many humans that even if a small percentage were cruel, it would have a large impact on the environment, animals, etc.

I suspect "cruel people" are a bit short on the "empathy gene". They can't easily put themselves in the position of the animals we kill (or "murder" as my spouse would say) or abuse. For some, this is based on their belief in species superiority; for others it is based on really not caring one way or the other.

If elected president, I will have a vegetarian White House, and promise to adopt 3 stray cats and 2 stray dogs (matching our current adoption list).

Answer 4

Humans are destructive but not as destructive as they could be. Humans are also constructive more than any other species. Humans are also cruel but not as cruel as they can be. Humans are also kind. Kinder than any other species. Humans do what is natural for them to do. The same as camels or snakes or butterflies.

Many so called "green" people tend to forget that man is of the earth, too. The same as antelope or rabbits. We have a role to play and just like any other species we desire to have it easier. We do not have massive muscles or huge fangs or terrible claws. We cannot run very fast or fly or stay under water for hours at a time. We do not have thick fur to protect us from the cold nor natural armor.

What we do have are brains with enormous capacity. Nature has tried many different approaches to ensure life will endure on this planet. Many such attempts have failed such as the dinosoar period. Now nature has employed a new approach. It made us smart.

Man solves problems, he builds, he exploits, he improves, he tears down, he builds up, he helps he hinders. Man is natures greatest experiment. To believe that all we are intended to do is squat, naked, in a cave so as not to have too much impact on the environment is absolutely stupid! We are supposed to fulfill our destiny. We are masters of this world not caretakers. We are to use our wits to ensure man will never perish from the earth. We may succeed we may fail but our own survival is what should be first and foremost on our list of things to do.

The only chance life has of leaving this world and expanding to other worlds where we can exploit their environments and resources is man and his big brain. That is our destiny. Not to be zoo keepers. Isn't it obvious? Nature did not have to make us this smart to be caretakers.

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Answer 5

We are not taught to respect nature or the environment. Humans have deliberately separated themselves from the wilds because we are too vain to accept that we are animals. We are taught only that which will lead to furthering the benefit of our current society. We are conditioned to NOT think outside the box. It all starts with children. If we do not teach them to respect all living things - plants, animals, and each other.....then kids will keep shooting each other and killing the world bit by painful bit. Native cultures have always thought of their childrens' futures and used to plan things 7 generations ahead.......but our system only thinks of the now, and how to make as much money, as quickly and inexpensively as possible. I admit that they are becoming more aware of our dire situation, but the changes to better our environment are happening too slowly, because they don't want to lose money in the process. We need to stand up for our right to live with Nature.....the wilds have always been in our hearts...it is meant to be a part of our human nature.

Answer 6

We haven't always been this way. For thousands of years we coexisted with nature and thrived in a reciprocal relation with the flora and fauna of earth.
But, thanks to the 1950s better living through science campaigns, we became a disposable society. Everything we buy - EVERYTHING - comes with a bunch of packaging and bags and just crap! We eat chemicals and pesticides and we wonder why everyone has cancer.
Unfortunately now though, we are used to the luxury of the Trash Company coming to our homes and wisking away the ugly and dirty remnants of our consumerism. I bet we wouldn't consume so much if we had to dispose of our trash ourselves. Just imagine: we're in the grocery store, we really want a box of pop tarts - the new strawberry and cream cheese danish flavor - but what are we going to do with the box? The foil the tarts are wrapped in? The plastic non-biodegradable "to go" bag the cashier puts it in??? If we thought like that, we would be a lot more conscious of our wreckless behaviour.

Answer 7

I believe it is because we instinctively know that as humans, we are the dominant species on the planet. Even in Genesis, we are told we have dominion over the animals, etc... and extrapolate that to the earth as a whole. Unfortunately, we are not told that it is our responsibility to care for the planet. And we have no higher species to force us into it. It is going to require a social and cultural change in our way of thinking. And the only way to do that is to get out and educate the public. Not by being ridiculous in our positions, but by careful thought, scientific evidence, and our own passion for the cause!

Answer 8

Because we grew up adjusting to newer & newer technology with out the knowledge of it being destructive, because we weren't told about the effects of pollution...until these most recent years. Not everyone was raised being green...Now is the time, since we know better, to take a stand & make a difference before it gets too bad.

Answer 9

We are destructive. We dig up the earth ripping the flesh out of the earth using it for things that will then hurt us and the entire world. We are the only living things that have created such a mess. NO ONE HAS EVER SAID ON TV "THAT IT IS OUR FAULT". We are creating global warming, pollution and everything that will end the world of resources.

Answer 10

Unless people experience events such as the ones that took place in the film "The Day After Tomorrow," they aren't going to really believe that global warming is real. They have become numb to all the talk about saving the environment and are just indifferent.