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PSA

Humans are animals.

We don't mean this figuratively or pejoratively: we mean this in a literal, factual sense.

Humans are part of the kingdom animalia, which comprises all animals.

As such, if you think, say, or write things like:

• "humans and animals"; or
• "humans versus animals";

... you're setting humans apart as something other than what we are, as if we're somehow above other animals, which is incredibly anthropocentric and flawed :Sighing_Face:

It's a bit like saying "2 and even numbers", which implies that 2 isn't an even number. Instead, you might say "2 and other even numbers"

So, when you are talking or writing about any animals, please kindly specify whether you mean:

• human animals
• non-human animals
• all animals

Thank you 🫶

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