Stupefaction

Gawking has become one of my favorite words to describe Earthlings. Gawking seems to be what we were created to do, as well as attend to the creation into which we’ve shown up. But, how much longer can we survive on gawking? I recently heard about neoteny (nee-ah’-teh-nee), and here’s its simple definition.

Some developmental biologists explain neoteny a process by which a species’ adults tend to retain traits observed only in juveniles.

Physiological or somatic development of an animal or organism can be slowed or delayed.

Ultimately, neoteny results in retentions of juvenile (intellectual, psychological) characteristics well into physical maturity.

It appears (some, most, all) humans live entire lives thoughtlessly gawking. Humans are the only species that can language their stunningly prime amnesic trait, a tendency for

Stupefaction: A glorified, arrogant sense of satisfaction while at best only marginally conscious.

Our constant curiosity is key
to watching what’s being created.
~ David Moorhead