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The universe somehow put us here and gave us more brainpower than can be found in entire planetary systems. We could be sophisticated freaks of nature who have gained the ability to observe themselves and the surrounding universe. We can talk about the world, sing about it, or just forget about it. But the question remains unanswered: What on Earth are we? I think we avoid looking at how utterly unique our position is. It raises too many questions about everything. It is strangely comforting to evade that lofty subject. We simply keep busy, wash the dishes, fix the car, and keep our heads out of the eternal clouds.