# Human Self-Centeredness Neglects Other Life by Tom Murphy > “Given our self-centered nature, it is no wonder that we collectively neglect the broader menagerie of life on this planet. We do not prioritize nature above ourselves, and are likely to pay the ultimate price for our selfishness as we compromise the very substrate on which we—and other species—ultimately depend.” > **— Tom Murphy**, *“Human Exceptionalism,” Do the Math, February 16, 2022* ## Sources and Context - **Original or near-original source and full passage:** [“Human Exceptionalism,” Do the Math, February 16, 2022](https://dothemath.ucsd.edu/2022/02/human-exceptionalism/) — Murphy argues from his ecological critique of human supremacy; “likely” remains his forecast, not a demonstrated outcome. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley|The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley]] - **Article:** [[articles/Climate Systems as Human Resilience Platforms|Climate Systems as Human Resilience Platforms]] - **Wiki map:** [[wiki/Human Animality|Human Animality]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Ecological Limits|Ecological Limits]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Given our self-centered nature, it is no wonder that we collectively neglect the broader menagerie of life on this planet. We do not prioritize nature above ourselves, and are likely to pay the ultimate price for our selfishness as we compromise the very substrate on which we—and other species—ultimately depend.” — Tom Murphy, “Human Exceptionalism,” Do the Math, February 16, 2022 https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-tom-murphy-human-self-centeredness-neglects-other-life ```