[squibbles]

"...an irrational, flawed monkey..."

Remember -- "If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey."

Embrace the inner ape. Instead of looking at our limitations, look at how well we have done. We have microwave ovens, digital watches, and even ice cream. Reflecting on what it takes to go from swinging in the trees to where we are today, I think we have done pretty well for ourselves, all things considered.

[MinusGix]

Those two statements are not in conflict. Yes, we have done very well for ourselves, but that doesn't mean we aren't irrational and flawed. Just because we have done well doesn't mean we should ignore areas of improvement.

[squibbles]

My words were meant as a light-hearted message of hope, with an allusion to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; not a philosophical argument to reject self-improvement.