Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I was taught that the human brain was the crowning glory of evolution so far, but I think it's a very poor scheme for survival.

I was taught that the human brain was the crowning glory of

Summary

In this quote, the speaker challenges the notion that the human brain is the most advanced product of evolution. They criticize the brain as a "very poor scheme for survival." This suggests that despite the brain's capacity for complex thought and problem-solving, it may not serve humans well in terms of evolutionary success and adaptation. The quote highlights a critical perspective that questions the assumed superiority of the human brain in the context of natural selection and survival.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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