What it means to be human.

Mathew Paul asked me once, in a comment thread over on the De-conversion blog what I think the human situation is. I’m not sure how serious he was, but I gave the question a few minutes of thought and wrote,

The human situation, as I understand it:

Humans have remarkable potential within definite limits, though it is within their potential to change those limits.

Within that situation is a challenge to use that potential to increase the potential of other humans. Also within that situation is the option to add limits to yourself or others. There is also the option to misuse potential or ignore the benefits of limits. Nonetheless, there is always potential.

Not exactly a thorough declaration of faith, but it’s someplace to start.

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