A Pack of Humans: Forgetting the Quest for a Wider Presence as a Civilization

Ah, humans. What strange and fascinating creatures we are. Humans, by nature, are pack animals. We thrive in groups, assigning ourselves roles that add value to the pack. This instinct is the very foundation of civilization's genesis. But what happens when the pack grows too sophisticated for its own good?

Sociology, the study of all of this along with their discrepancies and edge cases, provides a roadmap for how civilizations rise and endure. It takes time for civilizations to be born, and once they're in sync, the inventions for basic needs come rolling in. As basic needs are met, the era of wants begins, followed by the era of luxury. And through these three revolutionary eras, civilizations experience consistent growth and prosperity.

But what happens when all needs, wants, and luxuries are satiated for generations? The human mind begins to think about philosophies and art. And this is when remarkable artworks emerge. The economy and cash flow shifts toward the needs of a new era of peace, which leads to a surge in art, entertainment, and philosophy.

This era of revolution is also when humans start thinking for themselves rather than for the pack. People become so sophisticated that they often forget what brought their generation here in the first place—the seamless flow between people with demand and people with supply, and a sense of responsibility for the entire pack rather than for oneself.

The rise of civilization is a fascinating study that has been a topic of debate for centuries. History and mythology have provided us with ample examples of how civilization rose and fell. Take, for instance, the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro, which dates back to 2600 BCE. The ruins of this city show how an advanced civilization once thrived in the Indus Valley. They had a complex drainage system, public baths, and granaries. But what happened to this civilization? It's a mystery that still hasn't been solved.

One of the most fascinating examples of civilization in history is Rome. It rose to power on the backs of slaves and conquered territories. It was a time of great luxury and art. But eventually, it became too saturated, too self-centered. And as a result, it fell.

And then there is Dwaraka, a mythical city from ancient Indian scriptures. It was said to be a city of gold and jewels, filled with incredible art and architecture. But it fell, due to a lack of concern for the pack and overindulgence in luxury.

When this new era of revolution attains saturation, disruptions in social dynamics happen. People break old stereotypes, set new stereotypes, stigmatize, and set rules, calling it a revolution.

The far left is nothing but the far right. It's a circle, not a line.

Civilization's growth and prosperity are directly proportional to its ability to adapt to new circumstances. The era of luxury that we're currently experiencing is a testament to how far we've come as a civilization. We must remember that we're still pack animals at heart, with a sense of responsibility for the entire pack.

It's wise for us to stay on point and not get saturated and blinded by luxury. We must think further beyond and work from scratch to make our presence much wider than a one-star system. We shouldn't have the mindset of a pinnacle civilization. We're not at the end; we're at the beginning. Remember, we are just one asteroid hit away from extinction. This could all be wiped in a whip.

We're just starting from Earth, and we have a whole damn universe to conquer as a pack.