Adjective

human (comparative more human, superlative most human)

Positive human

Comparative more human

Superlative most human

  1. (no comparative or superlative) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
  2. (comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Wed Jul 8 21:24:45 2009

A human is a member of a species of bipedal primates in the family Hominidae (taxonomically Homo sapiensLatin: "wise man" or "knowing man"). DNA and fossil evidence indicates that modern humans originated in east Africa about 200,000 years ago. When compared to other animals and primates, humans have a highly developed brain, capable of abstract reasoning, language, introspection and problem solving. This mental capability, combined with an erect body carriage that frees the forelimbs (arms) for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make far greater use of tools than any other species. Humans are distributed worldwide, with significant populations inhabiting most land areas of Earth. The human population on Earth is greater than 6.7 billion, as of February 2009, which is estimated to be roughly 5% of the total that have ever lived.

Like most higher primates, humans are social by nature. Humans are particularly adept at utilizing systems of communication—primarily spoken, gestural, and written language—for self-expression, the exchange of ideas, and organization. Humans create complex social structures composed of many cooperating and competing groups, from families to nations. Social interactions between humans have established an extremely wide variety of traditions, rituals, ethics, values, social norms, and laws, which together form the basis of human society. Humans are distinctive as a species on the Earth by having a perception of beauty and aesthetics at least to a point which results in a material culture. This, when combined with the desire for self-expression and a proportionally large brain-size, has led to innovations such as art, written language, music and science.

Humans seek to understand and influence the environment around them, trying to explain and manipulate natural phenomena through philosophy, art, science, mythology, and religion. This natural curiosity has led to the development of advanced tools and skills. Although humans are not the only species to use tools, they are unique in building fires, cooking their food, and clothing themselves; as well as using other advanced technologies. Humans pass down their skills and knowledge to the next generations and so are regarded as dependent upon culture.

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Mon Jul 6 00:20:20 2009

How does a human become a cannibal?
Q. What are some of the causes of human cannibalism? I know it might be a little bizarre that I ask this, but I am just very interested in subjects and human behaviors. And also, if you know, can cannibal's actually control who they would devour or do they go nuts on every human they see? Thanks Anyone!
Asked by Alexia The Vampire - Wed Jun 17 20:36:54 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most cannibalism is Ritualistic or Religious. But there are some disorders like Pica, where you become compelled to consume something, not because it tastes good, or that it sustains you, but because you HAVE to.
Answered by ParkerTheAnimeKid - Wed Jun 17 20:43:38 2009

What's your view of the human species and how does this affect your environmental positions?
Q. The individual s view of human nature would may have significant implications for the doctrine of political liberty and policy. People who view human nature positively tend to be more tolerant towards free speech and social experimentation. People who see humans as being driven by narrow self-interest, greed and other destructive passions are inclined to support measures that curbed freedom. Where do you fall and how does that impact how you think about fellow humans and the environment?
Asked by Ottawa Mike - Thu Jun 18 15:54:38 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Humans are primarily driven by self-interest and greed. I wouldn't really consider that something negative though. Self interest and greed drive our economy and are responsible for basically every major technological advancement we've ever had. Even things like giving to charity or working for others are fulfilling self-interest. It's fulfilling a need for respect, morality, etc.
Answered by Dawei - Thu Jun 18 16:16:37 2009

How can a human being been thrown through a brick wall?
Q. We've all seen those movies where people get hurled through brick walls (Realistic or what?) and so first I was wondering how hard and fast the average human would actually have to be thrown to go through a normal brick wall, And second, if such speeds would not simply cause the human being to literally get squished. Like a 8 foot pizza. Any thoughts?
Asked by Boldly Going Nowhere - Tue Jan 15 13:43:55 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It would definately have to be a very high velocity, assuming there was nothing that was comprimising the structure of the brick wall. They probably wouldn't get squished, but there would be a lot of broken bones and probably major internal bleeding.
Answered by Pickles_FTW - Tue Jan 15 13:48:45 2008

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Quotes about people

Sourced

  • A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals, and you know it.
  • Show me a man or a woman alone and I'll show you a saint. Give me two and they'll fall in love. Give me three and they'll invent the charming thing we call 'society'. Give me four and they'll build a pyramid. Give me five and they'll make one an outcast. Give me six and they'll reinvent prejudice. Give me seven and in seven years they'll reinvent warfare. Man may have been made in the image of God, but human society was made in the image of His opposite number, and is always trying to get back home.
    • Glen Bateman, The Stand (C&U), 3rd paragraph of Chapter 42, by Stephen King
  • I judge people by what they might be,—not are, nor will be.
  • The people will live on. The learning and blundering people will live on.
    • Carl Sandburg (1878–1967), American poet. The People, Yes (1936)

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  • Ordinary people are as common as grass, but good people are dearer than the eye.
  • I love mankind; it's people I can't stand.
  • We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.
  • Our awareness is all that is alive and maybe sacred in any of us. Everything else about us is dead machinery.