In September of 2013,
I said this:
"So that pretty much settles all that this video's going to be,
I hate the internet.
Wait no, let's go even deeper than that...
Who created the internet..?
I hate the human race."
So I say this is as good a time as any to live up to the
Promise of making that video,
What, only about... two years late.
*Intro Music*
This is usually the part where I give a
Brief explanation about what the subject of the video is,
But I think it's pretty safe to assume that at least..
...68% of you can be classed as... "human"
And in turn, probably do know what the human race is.
At least, I kind of hope you do.
- Unless of course you are an alien,
And you're watching this for educational purposes,
In which case you're excused.
In the long history of hilariously broad subjects I've covered on the show before,
I think this one takes the cake for its potential vastness.
So don't be surprised if this video is split into multiple parts over time,
Because knowing me I'll probably remember something significant
Right after I press "render" on the finished video.
So what actually does "being human" even mean?
We all know and use the term "Human Race"
And we probably do understand it's basic meaning,
It's obviously to do with a bunch of humans who run around alot
And try to win races...
But let's have a look and see what being "human" is classed as in the dictionary.
Human: adjective.
Relating to or characteristic of humankind.
Then when you look up what "humankind" means,
It has a picture from the Star Wars wiki for their entry on "Star Wars Humans".
Kinda says it all, doesn't it?
*Farting noise*
*Chewbacca noises*
So what does the other entry say?
Human: noun.
A human being.
Well that doesn't really help either, does it.
Okay, then being: noun.
Existence.
So what does existence mean?
Existence: noun.
The fact or state of living or having objective reality.
Or more simply put:
Continued survival.
So I guess our "objective reality"
Is ultimately our major success and failing as a species.
Nearly every single problem we have ever faced
Has been caused by our own self-awareness.
And what I mean by this is that you don't see acts of
Jealousy, Evil, Love, or Hate
In the animal kingdom,
Because they're not exactly dialed into the fact that they exist.
You don't see dogs sitting around pondering the meaning of life.
That lion didn't murder its prey out of spite or revenge,
It's just doing what it does through instinct to further it's continued existence.
Do human beings even have instincts anymore?
(Ahh!)
When you think about all the things humans have achieved in our existence,
It really is kind of amazing.
The mere fact that I'm able to share this video with you,
No matter where you are on the planet,
Is definitely something we take for granted and don't even think about on a day to day basis.
And we even all carry around devices with an endless database of unlimited answers and knowledge,
That sits comfortably in our pocket for whenever we want it.
Whether you like it or not,
We are the most advanced, intelligent species on our planet.
(Ahh!)
And in contrast to all the life we've ever known,
There isn't even a competition for who's top dog.
But at the same time,
What do we even have to compare to?
For all we know, we might be the biggest joke of the species in comparison to other form of unknown intelligent life out there.
There could definitely be worse intelligence life than the human race,
But I think it's safe to assume that there could definitely be better.
(Ahh!)
When you take a step back and really look at us as a whole,
Would it really take that much for another species to be more impressive and efficient than us?
Okay, imagine a world where we had
No violence,
No wars, no guns,
No video games,
No movies, no music,
No pop-culture at all.
And all we did, the only thing every human on the entire planet did,
Putting aside any emotion or victory all against each other,
Was work together toward some kind of goal.
Like if we were all emotionless shells built for nothing but efficiency.
How quickly would we have been on the moon?
How fast would we explore and spread across the galaxy?
I think we could accomplish nearly anything, the potential is there.
I'm focusing a lot on space and the possibility of aliens and crazy things like that,
But why are we not doing more to explore it?
Well, I do know the answer but it's a rhetorical question, so leave me alone.
Just stop and think about this for a second:
We have left the planet.
We have actually landed on the moon.
Why stop there?
It's like completing the tutorial of a video game and then turning it off for good and never finishing it.
So much money, time and energy is poured into fighting with each other,
Preparing to fight each other,
Inventing new things to fight each other with,
Entertainment that revolves around fighting each other,
I'm not trying to be a hippie-dippie "oOoOo, world peace will solve all problems with ever, man",
It's a bit late for that now.
But I honestly can't envision a world infested with humans where violence isn't rampant in one way or another.
I know people will say that violence is kind of like the proportion of horrible YouTube comments on a typical video,
A vocal, loud, impossible to ignore minority that appears bigger than it really is.
And it's not like we're so overrun with violence that you can't leave your house without the fear of being punched in the head,
Well, in most civil places at least.
But that fear is still there.
I think we've actually reached a point where we're nearly completely desensitized to horrible violence out of expectation.
Virtually all media revolves around it, I've done it myself!
We absolutely eat it up!
We love seeing people be mangled or shot to pieces in fiction,
But then just think about all the other things that crop up every other day in real life!
Just this year we've had terrorist attacks in France,
Massacres left and right light the shooting in Tunisia,
It just goes on and on, it never ends!
Humans seem to have one distinct problem that holds everyone back:
Coexisting is impossible, apparently.
Just the other day I was walking through town with James,
And some comedian whispered,
"Hey look, it's the batty crew."
Sure I might have been holding his hand, and playing with his hair,
But what did I do to deserve that?
I think people forget that every single person has their own backstory,
Their own beliefs, their own ideas and morals,
(or lack thereof)
Which leads to an impossibly crazy mixing pot of people who all want their own way,
And can never agree.
Nobody is ever happy with anything!
So let's round this off with some examples of what you people think.
I asked on Twitter what you think the worst thing about the human race is,
And here's some of the responses.
"We're slowly destroying our planet and taking it's resources for granted."
"Our brains which questions everything."
"James."
"Financial Greediness."
"... and Jar Jar Binks."
"Bad stop motion lego videos."
All jokes aside,
I can't help but feel I've only scratched the surface of this subject here.
Meaning that this will probably have to have multiple parts eventually.
So make sure you tell me your ideas and things I can talk about more in depth for another part.
But before that day comes,
Can we at least try to coexist so the inevitable perpetual destruction of our own planet it at least slowed down so I don't have to live to see it?
Thanks.
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So those are my initial thoughts on the human race.
Extremely, extremely broad, I know.
I'm looking forward to seeing where this could potentially go,
I sense a multi-part miniseries coming on...
So what do you think?
Do you agree or disagree with what I said?
Did I get slightly too existential for you?
Am I horribly wrong because you think the human race is great?
Tell me in the comments below!
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I'll see you next time,
BYE!