Throughout the course of people’s lives, they spend much time thinking over some aspects of their existence and relationships with other beings. For me, the most exciting thing to think of is the relationship between people and the world in which they live. This idea engages me so much that it frequently makes me lose all track of time, and I cannot get distracted from it by anything else.
The concept of humans’ place in the world and their connections with other species is not new, but no research can be sufficient to explain all the aspects of this concept. For me, the most interesting questions have always been the ones associated with the place of people in the world. It seems to me that humans overestimate their importance and undermine the significance of animals and plants in the natural course of events. People think that because they have analytical skills, they are superior to other species.
However, it has always occurred to me that the role of nonhuman animals has always been underrated. Humans kill animals for clothes and exploit them in circuses and laboratories, though they have no moral right to do so.
An important aspect of the issue of coexistence between species is people’s inconsiderate exploitation of natural resources. Very often, large corporations and governments are ready to destroy wilderness that is home to rare species of plants and animals merely to gain more power or wealth. I could never understand how thoughtless one can be when it comes to the matter of gaining money. I cannot comprehend why some individuals choose wealth over spiritual development and why the richer the person is, the less likely he or she is to help those in need.
Another issue of the topic that is fascinating for me is the history of the world, the planet, and space. Even as a child, I could spend hours looking at maps and following the track of the stars. It has always amused me how scientists living many centuries ago managed to explore space and gain accurate results. What concerns the inventions of contemporary scientists, I am speechless. So many fascinating discoveries have been made that I cannot but wonder how clever people are and how beneficial their findings can be for humanity. At the same time, it is strange why there are so many ecological disasters if people can think of solutions to reduce their number.
When I want to learn more about the topic, I resort to books, articles, video lessons, and other educational materials that offer information on a variety of natural processes. The more resources are available, the more eager I become to learn something new. Also, I attend workshops and open lectures where I can discuss some issues with other people who are interested in the same problems. I think that exchanging opinions and sharing views can promote a better understanding of natural phenomena.
Learning about the connections existing between people and other species has always been the most captivating thing for me. I enjoy investigating new concepts and analyzing the existing ones. Probably the only issue which I cannot understand is why some people treat nature so thoughtlessly as if they have some spare planet hidden in a safe. I am convinced that it is time for humanity to stop and think about its effect on life on this planet.