Darwin's Cat :: I'm Projection
We have gained access to another piece of literary art from a civilization that lived on Earth during the last warm period before the current ice age. The song describes this civilization’s worldview and their idea that a person’s personality is shaped by both their genes and their environment. It also suggests that, for beings with reason, self-improvement can guide their development. In the chorus, we see dreams of conquering space and improving oneself—both physically and mentally.
The melody of this ancient song influenced new music styles, such as grunge. It inspired Eddie Vedder to create Pearl Jam and Kurt Cobain to form Nirvana. Some theories say that “I’m projection” inspired the creation of Alice in Chains. The choruses also started the idea of “intellectual rap.”
The song is a dream of freedom, of traveling through the vastness of space, of becoming a true citizen of the cosmos by transforming oneself and redefining the way we journey among the stars.
It’s important to note that this vision has nothing to do with the delusions of a certain eccentric billionaire, Elon Musk, and his obsession with “dying on Mars.” From the looks of it, his dream seems less about personal sacrifice and more about delegating that fate to unpaid, expendable volunteers. This song is not about that
