Man vs. Pig: Who’s in Charge of Your Life?

Have you ever noticed how the world seems to have frozen? We still launch satellites, make discoveries, and shoot movies, but it feels more like variations of old ideas than something truly revolutionary.

Have you ever noticed how the world seems to have frozen? We still launch satellites, make discoveries, and shoot movies, but it feels more like variations of old ideas than something truly revolutionary.

Look at fundamental science. Physics, chemistry, mathematics haven’t given us radically new theories in the last hundred years. Sure, there have been clarifications, solutions to old problems, and technological advancements. But has anything turned our understanding of the universe upside down? No.

Art? It’s stuck too. The highest-grossing films of 2024 are all sequels. Music is recycling old genres, adding only technological shine. Even in language—have you heard a new proverb lately? Or an original joke worth sharing with your friends? Jokes seem to have died, replaced by memes that vanish from trends in a few weeks.

Why is this happening? Because we’ve been sold the idea that everything must be practical. Success is measured only in numbers: income, likes, views. Creativity and deep thoughts about eternity are for those who supposedly have free time, which the majority of us simply don’t.

And here’s the big question: what separates a man from a pig? A pig lives in three states: eat, sleep, and reproduce. If we’re honest with ourselves, many of us haven’t strayed too far from this script. We wake up to work for a paycheck, to eat and pay for comfort, and in the evening, if we have the energy, we try to recharge.

But man has always been more than just a consumer. We’ve conquered the stars, dreamed of the eternal, created beauty, and searched for meaning in life. It’s these aspirations that pushed us forward, gave us purpose, and made ordinary days into a story worth telling.

Maybe this is just the "darkest hour before dawn"? Throughout history, there have been periods of stagnation, followed by bursts of progress. And each of us can be part of that leap forward if we choose.

I often ask myself this simple question at the end of the day: What did I do today to be more than just an organism with three goals? Was there a moment when I created, discovered, or thought about something eternal? If the answer is "yes," then I’m living well. If "no," then tomorrow is a chance to fix it.

We’re not pigs. We’re human. And it’s our responsibility to remain human in a world that pulls us into a three-phase cycle. Escaping this loop isn’t easy. But those who take that step forward won’t just be part of the crowd—they’ll be the ones who inspire others. And maybe, that inspiration will lead to a new dawn for all of us.

So, who’s in charge of your life? The man or the pig? It’s up to you.