So, science is great. This is hardly debatable, especially when you consider that what you are using to learn about lucid dreams, or even the idea that lucid dreams are possible, lies largely on the shoulders of science. Surely, without inventions such as the computer, it would be incredibly difficult to learn to lucid dream, and it would be a lot less accessible to the normies such as myself. So, why do we even have a natural fascination with science in the first place? Why are we humans so curious? And why do we ask questions such as this?

For the longest time, humans lacked basic technologies, weapons, shelters, and ease of access to foods. We were omnivores with average abilities; we were slower than most animals, weaker than them, and a had very inferior senses. However, mother nature blessed us with some of the best brains in the animal kingdom, and most the most dangerous advantage of all; opposable thumbs. We also had above average stamina, but we aren't focusing on that here. With our large brains and opposable thumbs combined with our bipedal walking style, we were able to grant ourselves tools such as sharp rocks, sharp rocks on sticks, and the deadly fire. With these tools, we were not only capable of killing prey and predators, but surpassing mother nature herself. Of course, our lives are meaningless if we are unable to ensure the survival of our genes. So, our brains were blessed with curiosity, much earlier down the line, so that we could pass the knowledge of how to use these survival tactics onto our offspring.

Humans started to group together, building structures, and slowly but surely overcame mother nature by becoming nations. But our curiosity remained, and so did our quests for answers. Humans were no longer part of nature, save for a few outcasts. Life became easier, and we managed to further technology massively. We went from sticks and stones to computers and nuclear bombs over the course of a few thousand years. And our curiosity remained.

Now we seek to conquer disease, death, and Outer Space, but still divided here on Earth. Hopefully, science and human curiosity can someday unite the world, not into countries, but into The Human Race, be it by fear, or by the realization that conflict is utterly pointless. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read (one of the leading) theories on humanity's nature, and I'd like to leave you a question for thought. How do you think humanity will progress in the near and distant future, in science or otherwise?