Humans have a highly developed brain, capable of abstract reasoning, language, introspection and problem solving. This mental capability, combined with an erect body carriage that frees the forelimbs for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make far greater use of tools than any other species.
Humans are distributed worldwide, large populations infesting every continent on Earth except Antarctica. The human population on Earth is greater than 6.7 billion, as of July, 2008. There is only one extant subspecies, Homo sapiens sapiens. As of 2008, humans are listed as a species of least concern for extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. LOL
Like most higher primates, humans are social by nature.
Humans are particularly adept at utilizing systems of communication for self-expression, exchanging of ideas, and organization.
Humans create complex social structures composed of many cooperating and competing groups, from families to nations. Social interactions between humans have established an extremely wide variety of traditions, rituals, ethics, values, social norms, and laws, which together form the basis of human society.
Humans have a marked appreciation for beauty and aesthetics, which, combined with the desire for self-expression, has led to cultural innovations such as art, writing, literature and music.
Humans are notable for their desire to understand and influence the world around them, seeking to explain and manipulate natural phenomena through philosophy, art, science, mythology and religion. This natural curiosity has led to the development of advanced tools and skills; humans are the only species known to build fires, cook their food, clothe themselves; they also manipulate and develop numerous other technologies.
Humans pass down their skills and knowledge to the next generations through education.
Taken from wikipedia
Humans have a highly developed brain, capable of abstract reasoning, language, introspection and problem solving. Know that as long as you call yourself human, you possess the right to claim the above description. Abstract reasoning, language, introspection and problem solving.
IMO, abstract reasoning really means self-justification. We as human naturally feel that we are always right unless facts that proves otherwise slams into our face. It is this reasoning ability that makes us not see truth sometimes. It is a double-edged sword. We have the ability to think out of the box and come up with a solution to our problems as easily as we can think that the problem isn't there at all.
So, the next time you encounter a problem, think of it this way, you are standing at a mid point between finding a solution; and walking away, thinking that there's no problem. Either way requires your abstract reasoning, though both ways differs in treatment and thus results, why not use your abilities to their maximum capabilities and save you time and effort on the long run. It is within you.
Language. The article speaks for itself.
Introspection: observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
Conscience? Self-esteem? Or enlightenment? Anyway, I think this attributes to the confidence level of a person. If someone has too much introspection, he will be too concern with how other look at him. He will not only worry about the proper actions need to be taken in front of others, he will also worry about their reactions to his actions. But having none of is also not a good thing, you won't be able to tell what is right or what is wrong; where you made mistakes and what you need to do to correct it. Having just the right amount of introspection is the task you need to see within yourself.
Problem solving is what we have been trained in school. Mary has 5 apple. Alex took 3 apples. How many apples are left? A scenario, the characters, the interaction and then the problem. All problems has its root. What if Mary does not have any apples, would Alex be able to take 3 apples from her? What if Alex takes 2 instead, how many apples will Mary have?
We all learnt to see things at a small level and forget that the same theory applies to bigger situations. Whenever we encounter a big problem, all we need to do is to identify who is Mary, how many apples she has, who is Alex, how many apple he took and find out what needs an answer, is it the colour of the apples Alex has or is it the place Alex kept the apples he took. Let our training kick in and all problems will not look as omnious as it seemed at first.
It's all about staying calm and identifying the cause of a situation. Once that is done, trust our minds to come up with the steps we need to take to solve the problem. Its just a more complex 5 mark math.
Humans are particularly adept at utilizing systems of communication for self-expression, exchanging of ideas, and organization.
Self expression, exchanging of ideas and organization. We all like to talk about ourselves. We are more interested in our self debate about what colour should we wear to school today than hear someone talk about their adventure in the Amazon forest.
Some people show genuine interest in others because they know that they will be appreciated and that is also another form of self-expression. To be accepted by expressing concern for others.
The worst kind of self-expression is blindly talking about yourself and expects others to share your concern without you receiving their concerns as well. That's not sharing, that's a one way bombardment. It is irritating and people just doesn't wish to listen to you.
We are higher beings that rule the world. We crush all that stands in our way. That's our bloody history and glorious heritage. Be proud of who we were and who we are now. Fear not about the small little problems you face in your everyday life. They are there to bring down the weak. If you call yourself human, live up to the wikipedia description and make all of us proud. =D
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