human exceptionalism

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Wesley J. Smith
February 18, 2025
Human Exceptionalism

Vice President Vance Defends Human Exceptionalism at Munich

Wesley J. Smith
February 18, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
Vice President JD Vance made news in Munich by accusing the European political elite of not really believing in democracy. But another line stood out for me that I think is also worth noting. Vance defended the unique dignity of human life. It's just one sentence in a 20-minute speech. But I think it is important and urge the vice president to expand upon that thought because human exceptionalism is under increasing attack by some of society's most powerful political and cultural forces. Read More ›
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Wesley J. Smith
May 6, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

Again with the ‘Plants Are Intelligent’ Nonsense

Wesley J. Smith
May 6, 2024
Human Exceptionalism
Periodically, the mainstream media focus on advocacy for the idea that plants are intelligent and/or moral beings. For example, the New York Times ran a column some years back asserting that peas are persons. Why? Pea plants release chemicals in the soil that alert other pea plants of drought conditions. Read More ›