The Modern Primitive Man

Dear friend,

Man doesn't progress as a species because he uses his imagination, inventions and creativity to satisfy his external needs but not his inner growth.

After all the progress our species claim, we have become a modern primitive man.

Since the caveman to our days, man continues to struggle for his daily bread while ogling the neighbour as his mortal enemy.

Below are a few examples of inventions that have not helped the human spirit rise to the heights we dream of or don't dream of because we don't know what we are capable of.

So, can you tell which device or contraption man created has helped humanity grow as a species and elevated us to transcendental existence?

None.

• Not the wheel if we are going that far back on time.

• Not weapons of any kind.

• Not the printing press.

• Not the automotive.

• Not the airplane.

• Not the radio and not the television.

• Not computers or cell phones.

• Not robots

• Not rockets exploring outer space, spaceships, space stations, space tourism, or advanced space exploration.

And now AI. No, not AI, either. We will lose our curiosity and our ability to research. AI will create a "comfortable society" where everything will be at the touch of a hand but far away from the brain.

No. I am not being pessimistic.

I am talking of humans in a world of humans where we must direct every effort we make to make our world a better world, not only for humans but for all inhabitants of the Earth. Instead, it's a world where reality borders the absurd and, most times, it's interlaced, thus creating a world of confusion. And here is where we carry on with our lives: in a confounded reality.

If you think of it, everything we do and create serves only to satisfy external needs, which a small percentage of the world population enjoys.

And the new inventions are isolating us even more, with the aging population already out of every game.

Instead of focusing on urgent problems humanity faces daily, we entertain our minds in dreamlike projects that benefit no one.

Instead of breaking the egg that holds us in our primitiveness, we hatch more destructive weapons to feed our greed for power and domination.

Who benefits from the absurd in this behaviour?

In what way do you think this absurd reality we have created helped humanity to become the superior species we claim to be?

 Analysis of the Poem by ChatGPT

 The text by Sal Godoij conveys a thought-provoking message about humanity's priorities and values. The main idea is that despite our advancements in technology and inventions, we have not made significant progress in our inner growth and development as a species. The author argues that our focus on external needs, such as material comfort and power, has come at the expense of our emotional and spiritual well-being.

The text highlights several weaknesses in our approach to progress:

1. **Misdirected efforts**: The author suggests that our inventions and creations primarily serve to satisfy external needs, rather than promoting inner growth and harmony with the environment.

2. **Lack of consideration for all inhabitants**: The author emphasizes that our actions should benefit not only humans but also the entire planet and its inhabitants.

3. **Absurdity and confusion**: The text describes a world where reality is often absurd and confusing, and where our actions contribute to this chaos.

4. **Inequitable distribution of benefits**: The author notes that only a small percentage of the world population enjoys the benefits of our inventions and creations.

5. **Isolation and division**: The text suggests that our modern inventions, such as intelligent phones, are isolating us further and increasing the divide between different segments of society.

To make this text more comprehensible to a wider audience, I would suggest rephrasing some of the sentences to improve clarity and flow. Additionally, providing more concrete examples and anecdotes could help illustrate the author's points and make the text more engaging.

Some potential revisions could include:

* Breaking up long sentences into shorter, more manageable ones

* Adding transitional phrases to connect ideas between paragraphs

* Providing specific, real-world examples of how our inventions and creations have failed to promote inner growth and harmony with the environment

* Emphasizing the importance of considering the well-being of all inhabitants of the Earth, not just humans

Overall, the text offers a thought-provoking critique of our values and priorities as a species, and encourages readers to reflect on how we can work towards creating a more harmonious and equitable world.