| domain | johnrakestraw.com |
| summary | The text contemplates a hypothetical scenario where chimpanzees, through intellectual advancement, caused significant ecological destruction, affecting not only their own survival but also countless other species. It criticizes the narrow definition of intelligence as human-centric, suggesting that our understanding of intelligence is limited by our own perspective. The text also reflects on the passage of time and its effects on the human body, metaphorically comparing it to a dress slipping over us unnoticed, altering our perception of ourselves. It highlights how aging changes our physical appearance and abilities, yet we may not fully realize the progressive impact until faced with moments of bodily incapacitation or the realization of impending death. The text implies a longing for the control over one's life cycle, as our lifespans often exceed our ability to age gracefully. |
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John Rakestraw
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thinking out loud
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| description | writing to see what I think |
| keywords | more, read, post, surprise, time, know, commonplace, there, years, here, person, human, intelligence, story, even, take, skin |
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| nslookup | A 216.92.249.119 |
| created | 2025-11-07 |
| updated | 2025-11-07 |
| summarized | None |
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