Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Human's Success on Planet Earth. Have humans been so successful because of greater strength or intelligence? Probably not. However, humans seem to be able to imagine a myriad of possibilities And inventively combine them in ever-increasing ways. We continually push boundaries; the driving of cultural evolution. Other species use tools, modify communication, and innovatively harvest food. But these changes are fairly static, with no radical transformations. Humans accumulate knowledge, but also reinvent and expand its delimitations. Our openness allows quick adaptation with complex sequences, To solve pending problems as well as future challenges. Many creatures have an evolutionary ceiling; humans seem to have no limits. Humans have transformed their environment--other animals merely adapt. This transformation is bolstered by the cycle of cultural accumulation. The enigma of human's world domination is understood, By comprehending our ability to imagine, thus creating a boundless future. (Was this one of the reasons the Neanderthal didn't make it?) Frank Maurer 5 January 2025 1645 Hours.