The Arrogant Ape: Rethinking Human Exceptionalism

This article challenges the limitations of anthropocentrism and its negative impacts on science, the environment, and animal welfare. The author uses numerous scientific examples to expose humanity's underestimation of animal capabilities and misjudgment of animal cognition and emotions, highlighting how humans often use themselves as a benchmark to measure other species, ignoring the diversity and unique abilities of different species. The author calls for abandoning the arrogance of anthropocentrism, viewing nature with awe, and adopting a more just and respectful attitude towards animals.