Why humans are so distinct from other species?

[Severan]

I'd agree with CapnAwesome. We are VERY distinct. We are capable of destroying almost every single species on the planet, but we are a product of these species. Do you see animals talking to eachother about plans to build a nuclear missile? Do you see dogs and cats making mountains out of limestone? Do you see them make their own clothes, or cook food over a fire? Do you see them capable of destroying us? No. We are probably the most powerful thing in the universe (other than the big bang and twinkies ) and we are the only living thing on earth that understands molecules, atoms, cells, etc. All living things do things for one purpose: Reward, and survival. The only reason those chimpanzees can understand 3,000 words is because we taught them that they need to know that for a reward. Animals understand NOTHING. They just go along with nature and evolution. You know what's sad? If it wasn't for us, their ass' wouldn't be saved from the supernovae that is about to happen in 6 Billion years. All I have to say, is they better be thankful that we're their only chance of survival, and we'll help them out. I believe that our survival is more important than theirs, because we're the only damn species we know of that can possibly prevent the end of the universe. We are the only ones that can harness science for the better condition of the universe. We may be small in this large universe, but trust me, it's very possible that humans may never go extinct.

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Any thoughts on why humans differ so much from other species in terms of intelligence?

We aren't. We just like to think we are.

MM

However, we're the only animals to think we are smarter than the others.