ARTICLE - What Make us Different from Animals?


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Theme  Human Characteristic
DSKP Theme  Science Technology
Format   Article
Main Points
  • Advanced Cognitive Abilities.
  • Language and Communication.
  • Self-Awareness


 

What Makes Us Different from Animals?
By: Rosielah Hassan

“Man is the only animal that can think, reason, and reflect,” said the philosopher Aristotle. Humans and animals share similarities but are distinguished by certain traits. Humans possess qualities that enable us to shape the world around us. This article will explore the key factors that set humans apart from animals, which is our advanced cognitive abilities, language and communication, and self-awareness.

Firstly, advanced cognitive abilities allow humans to think critically and solve problems beyond mere survival. Unlike animals, who often act on instinct, humans can envision the future, analyze situations, and create technology. For example, while animals may use tools for immediate purposes, humans design complex machinery to solve long-term problems. This ability to think ahead and innovate is what enables humanity to thrive and shape its future.

Secondly, humans' language and communication abilities are unparalleled with animals. While animals rely on simple sounds and body language, humans have developed intricate languages that enable us to express thoughts, emotions, and abstract concepts. For instance, humans can articulate complex ideas about the past, present, and future, as well as convey feelings such as love, guilt, or joy. This capacity for nuanced communication has allowed humanity to create sophisticated societies and complex technologies.

Lastly, self-awareness is another human trait that separates us from animals. Humans have the unique ability to reflect on their actions, and thoughts. For example, humans are capable of understanding their place in the world and making choices that align with personal values, such as protecting the environment. This capacity for deep introspection and moral reasoning allows us to make decisions based on ethics and empathy, not just survival instincts, as animals do.

In conclusion, the advanced cognitive abilities, language skills, and self-awareness of humans are what make us unique in the natural world. These qualities empower us to reflect, innovate, and influence the future in ways that no animal could ever imagine.

 


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ARTICLE - What Make us Different from Animals?


A film club you belong to has asked its members to write reviews of films they have seen recently. The reviews will be posted on the club's webpage.

Theme  Human Characteristic
DSKP Theme  Science Technology
Format   Article
Main Points
  • Advanced Cognitive Abilities.
  • Language and Communication.
  • Self-Awareness


 

What Makes Us Different from Animals?
By: Rosielah Hassan

“Man is the only animal that can think, reason, and reflect,” said the philosopher Aristotle. Humans and animals share similarities but are distinguished by certain traits. Humans possess qualities that enable us to shape the world around us. This article will explore the key factors that set humans apart from animals, which is our advanced cognitive abilities, language and communication, and self-awareness.

Firstly, advanced cognitive abilities allow humans to think critically and solve problems beyond mere survival. Unlike animals, who often act on instinct, humans can envision the future, analyze situations, and create technology. For example, while animals may use tools for immediate purposes, humans design complex machinery to solve long-term problems. This ability to think ahead and innovate is what enables humanity to thrive and shape its future.

Secondly, humans' language and communication abilities are unparalleled with animals. While animals rely on simple sounds and body language, humans have developed intricate languages that enable us to express thoughts, emotions, and abstract concepts. For instance, humans can articulate complex ideas about the past, present, and future, as well as convey feelings such as love, guilt, or joy. This capacity for nuanced communication has allowed humanity to create sophisticated societies and complex technologies.

Lastly, self-awareness is another human trait that separates us from animals. Humans have the unique ability to reflect on their actions, and thoughts. For example, humans are capable of understanding their place in the world and making choices that align with personal values, such as protecting the environment. This capacity for deep introspection and moral reasoning allows us to make decisions based on ethics and empathy, not just survival instincts, as animals do.

In conclusion, the advanced cognitive abilities, language skills, and self-awareness of humans are what make us unique in the natural world. These qualities empower us to reflect, innovate, and influence the future in ways that no animal could ever imagine.

 


(315 Words)

 

            Region            
                                        General Statement            
                                      Background Statement            
                                      Thesis Statement            
                                      Supporting Detail            
             Example
Concluding Sentence
  Feelings
  Rewrite Thesis
  Summarization
  Recommendation
  Idiom / Simile / Hyperbole
Bolded Black Main Point
Bolded Orange Cohesive Device
Italicized Word Bombastic Word / Narrative Hook / Dialogue / Monologue / Quote