We humans have had a good run, haven't we?
It takes a long time to kill something strong--Sears still has nine stores left, even though it's been dying for 50 years (since before e-commerce!)
As for we humans, #COVID19 continues to mutate, bird flu is gaining traction, global warming is accelerating, billionaires are threatening democracy to increase their wealth, nationalism is rising, and Russia expanded its bioweapon labs. I wonder how long we have--it could be centuries, but maybe not.
I'm feeling optimistic, I think we're on the cusp of change. Perhaps now is just when the stupid and violent die off and those who are smart enough to mask and protect themselves and peaceful enough to coexist and adapt to the changing world will survive.
The meek will inherit the earth?
@darwinwoodka @augieray The Renaissance was a direct result of this.