Archipelagotimes.com – Who exactly are humans? This question sounds simple, but the answer can change the way we see ourselves. For thousands of years, humans have wondered about the origin, role, and meaning of their existence in the world. Are we just a bunch of cells and DNA? Or is there something greater that shapes who we really are?
Scientifically, humans are Homo sapiens, a species that evolved over millions of years. But behind this scientific explanation, there is an existential emptiness that cannot be answered by Darwin’s theory alone. Philosophy, religion, and culture also intervened. From Plato to Buddha, from the Qur’an to modern existentialism theories — all trying to answer the same question: who are we?
In this digital era, human identity is increasingly blurred. We are not only social beings, but also virtual beings. Life on social media, algorithms, and AI is starting to shape the way we think and interact. Is this a new evolution or is it the greatest identity crisis in human history?
The question “who is a human being?” will never have a single answer. That’s where the magic lies. We keep asking, keep searching, and keep evolving. Perhaps, a true human being is a creature who never stops searching for the meaning of himself.