Interesting Things

Damn Callie. This reminds me of that "The US is below Canada so that makes it our b*tch" thing on old TC 😂😂

Owned lmao.

Not really. My knowledge and understanding of science is bigger than that of anyone on here. There's a distinct difference between human-beings and animals, I even explained what the difference is and why it was relevant for what I said. So it doesn't make much sense to argue that humans are animals. Similarities don't make two different phenomenons the same. It's important to be logical and precise in these matters.
This might come off as arrogant. But that's not my intention. Not knowing is not a reason to get upset or feel inadequate. Nobody can know everything. These subjects are very interesting and important. My intention is to help people with my knowledge and make them think freely about these subjects. Maybe one day Callie and I will meet up and have long talks about stuff like this  

I didn't mean it like that but it makes me laugh if you thought it was funny. I sort of thought the bear thing I said was funny as I just thought of it as an example. I guess I felt spicy last night.  And learning things in university gives you more confidence in knowing more about things and impacts of humans and things like that (in some of the courses I've taken in 'Geography'). You reminded me of that thing from the old 'Taylor Connect' too as it was just a spur of the moment thing I posted and I didn't think it was funny but I'm surprised you still remember that haha.

No worries, there are definitely no hard feelings as far as I'm concerned.

The name humans already implies that we're not animals. And yes, there are similarities. Part of us works the same as in animals. I assume you wouldn't call yourself an animal. Sometimes we actually call people animals and you know that's not a compliment. It's for a reason that these phenomenons are divided. The vital part of what I said initially, was based on important differences between humans and animals.
For example hygiene: if your sister takes a dump, doesn't wipe and lays down on the couch with her bare bottom, you would not be happy. Yet people accept it from their pets. 
Or my point about morals: one could say humans misbehave and do terrible things, true. But compared to animals we have pretty good morals. It's common amongst animals to kill each other or to hump each other. If you compare that to humans, we would speak of murder, incest, rape. Thank God that's not the general standard for humans. We do have the power to reflect on wrong and right and control ourselves (in contrast to animals).

One important thing I want to add: I'm not in favor of an animal free world. But I believe in healthy boundaries between humans and animals. That means, humans should not destroy nature or interfere (too much) in wild life, that's not our territory. In return, civilization should not be terrorized by animals. That's why I'm not a fan of pets. And yes, I'm aware that pet owners are mostly to blame for these problems.
If it was up to me alone, I would like to see all pets banned. But since it's not about me, I respect that other people have pets. But in my opinion it's a pet owners duty to make sure other people aren't bothered by it. That should be a no-brainer, but sadly it isn't for many people.  

I am well educated in both science and philosophy. Being open to learning is part of that. Fair enough if you think that's arrogant. But it is true.

I started stating that pets smell and are unhygienic. And that animals can't be trusted. Callie responded by asking if that would mean humans can't be trusted either since they're animals. Which is a valid question. I explained how humans differ from animals by their rational part and reason, making them capable of being moral. Callie insisted that humans are animals. Which is a bit of a strange response. Because even if they are, it doesn't change the fact that humans are capable of being moral and animals don't. I'm aware of the theory of evolution and the connection between cells, plants, micro-organisms, animals and human beings. The categories show that there are important differences. Otherwise we wouldn't make this clear distinction. It's obvious where we draw the line between animals and humans. So we can bicker about the single statement whether humans are animals or not. But especially in the context I said it, it was a very accurate statement.
I'm a bit disappointed that you dismiss what I said as an opinion and you consider what you prefer to hear as truth.  
  

I see. So the actual problem is the lack of reading comprehension.

I don't think you explained yourself very well. For someone who apparently knows more about science than anyone on this site (what sort of a proclamation is this even?), it was bit of a contradiction to say that humans aren't animals. It's common knowledge that humans are mammals... The morality of other species is a completely different debate. Your last few posts seem confused on which one you're trying to argue.