I can’t stop thinking about that meme.
A gorilla is talking to a man. The man rudely says to the gorilla, “You are such a dumb creature.” The gorilla replies, “You’re the only creature that pays to live on Earth.” Cut to man crying.
Why am I obsessed with this meme? Because it’s so true. Humans are the only creatures that pay to live here on this planet. The reason why other creatures don’t have to pay to live here is because the earth provides everything that we need. Food, water, shelter, community, love, beauty, purpose, happiness, sex, etc. In fact, for most of human existence, we lived solely off the earth. In some parts of the world, people still do.
Living off the utility grid means that I get my electricity from the sun and my water from the rain. Most people pay for these things. In fact, in some states you are not allowed to go off the grid or collect your own water. These states receive payment for these utilities that could be acquired freely by anyone. And most people are fi…
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