In general the mind seeks to understand the world. In doing so it creates the illusion that we are in control of all our actions and reasoning. We become the center of a sphere of action so large it has no walls.
The manifest presence of the mind, rearing its magnificent head above the sea of species around us, raises the question, "Why us?" It is really a special device, or is it the mere consequence of the brain getting too big and loaded up with neurons? Is it truly a human instinct, an adaptation that supplies a competitive edge in enhancing reproductive success? What ever it is, this device, it has helped us conquer the vicissitudes of the environment and enabled us to become psychologically interesting to ourselves as a species.
Now with all that said, draw your own conclusions about yourself. After all, it's just my version of the truth and I could be wrong...Doc
