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Letter: Are we just a bunch of arrogant apes? (3)

Published 26 November 2025

From Hans Jenks, Portland, Oregon, US

If I’m not mistaken, we are the fastest, strongest, smartest, most innovative, curious, talented species on the planet. With our incredible minds, we have made supersonic jets and Mars rovers, and harnessed the power of the atom. Meanwhile, chimps are still slinging poop at each other. Show us some respect. Admiration. Awe.

Issue no. 3571 published 29 November 2025

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