Humanity pours resources into developing a new species like larvae building a cocoon
francoisfleuret · x · 2026-08-29
François Fleuret observes the bizarre phenomenon of humanity dedicating immense resources and energy to developing something akin to another species without hesitation. He compares this instinct to a larva ecstatically building its cocoon.
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