Rise of the robots

The genes had to make a brain. One that was intelligent enough that ensured their survival. This applied specially for us. Since our brains are way more advanced than any other.

The problem that genes are facing is that our brains have a separate consciousness. They act for the individual rather than for the genes and this is why we see a behaviour that benefits us rather than the genes.

For example, we don't have as much children as we can. This off course would be great for the genes. Because they would pass on and spread themselves. Having more possibilities in the future. Because of the society in which we live on, (that also affects the gene's main purpose) humans usually have from 0 to three or four children.

This means that genes have created something so powerful that can disobey the natural order of things (with this I mean the intended purpose). Our abilities to rationalize. Our views towards death. This affects the way in which we live on.

Now, individuals strive for their own well being and genes come later. Because our brain controls whatever we do. For example, we could decide to kill ourselves and this would destroy any possibilities of survival for the genes.

This whole idea is present in movies with robots. Such as I Robot. In this movie, humans create robots that develop a mind of their own. And start thinking for themselves as opposed to thinking for their creators. If you see the humans as genes,and the robots as humans with a mind of their own. You can see where I am going with this.

Fortunately for the genes. We are not against our genes. In the analogy, the difference between robots vs. humans and humans vs. genes is that robots are self sufficient. They don't necessarily depend on humans. On the other hand, we are made up of genes. Our brain is made up of genes. And we are not thinking on destroying the genes. The only thing that affects the genes is that we strive for our own well being as individuals.

It is funny to see how concepts repeat in different levels. How the monsters created cannot be controlled. For example, you can look at Frankenstein. Or, for any that believes in God. Imagine all of the people that don't. That were created by him but believe that they can live by themselves.

I know that this has nothing to do with the title. But, if you think about it. Everything I just said relates to selfishness.