Autor: Nilson Lattari

The documentary Human serves as a profound catalyst for questioning our species’ identity, showcasing 2,000 diverse voices sharing their struggles, joys, and tears. While the film suggests that to be human is simply to feel and survive, this text digs deeper into the unsettling parallels between humans and animals. It explores the idea that while we share evolution and death with nature, our unique grasp of ethics is often sacrificed for economic gain and personal interest. Humans have constructed a “particular food chain” where intelligence is used to suppress others, often turning life into a cold, competitive game. Unlike animals that act on instinct, we understand the distinction between cruelty and kindness yet frequently choose indifference. The reflection concludes that despite our advanced intellect, we struggle to follow the fundamental ethical lesson of loving our neighbor, as self-interest remains our ultimate priority.

The text challenges the idea that impartiality requires a lack of love. It posits that judging through a purely mathematical lens is inhuman, as true justice requires empathy and compassion. While acknowledging that “love is blind,” the author redefines love as a moral attitude that seeks to understand others without resorting to revenge. Ultimately, love is seen as the preservation of integrity: being able to judge, forgive, or let go of someone without seeking their destruction, ensuring that self-respect remains the ultimate guide.

         There was a time when few people had the opportunity to say valuable things, whether through

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