[lyxsus1]

> I have no clue why so many people desire to believe that our ancestors were apes

Technically, we are apes, you and me. Hominids, Great apes.

The degree of certainty we have about that and about core concepts of evolution is such that there's simply no room left for an honest discussion. If we look for places to explore alternative ideas, there're: sci-fi, comics and religion.