We are not better than non-human animals by any outside perspective, but we're programmed to value humans more than non-human animals. It makes sense from an evolutionary perspective.
All animals have their niches. People that think humans are the best are just defining the comparison in such a way that humans can't lose. It would be like me saying "I'll race you to the seat I'm sitting in.... I win!".
Edit: Whoa, I'm reading through this thread and everyone keeps talking about being able to think more or better or whatever. I don't get why the ability to think complex thoughts gets automatic value. It's just our particular specialty as a species.
All animals have their niches. People that think humans are the best are just defining the comparison in such a way that humans can't lose. It would be like me saying "I'll race you to the seat I'm sitting in.... I win!".
Edit: Whoa, I'm reading through this thread and everyone keeps talking about being able to think more or better or whatever. I don't get why the ability to think complex thoughts gets automatic value. It's just our particular specialty as a species.