The Human Zoo

But who really directs the human zoo?

The Human Zoo

Do any of us truly understand our surroundings—our habitat, our environment? Do we grasp the powers and influences quietly shaping our decisions and actions? Or are we more like zoo animals—lions, bears, and monkeys—captured yet content in managed enclosures?

After more than 60 years of life, one thing stands out: most people I’ve met show little curiosity about the political, economic, or social systems around them. Like captive animals, they accept things as they are.

Zoo animals are fed, watered, sheltered, and kept safe. In return, they don’t rebel. They see the keepers who bring food and clean cages, but never the owners who profit from their captivity.

To maximize profits, the zoo is tightly controlled. Overpopulation is prevented: additives dull reproductive instincts, some animals are sterilized, and the elderly or defective are euthanized.

The parallels in the human zoo are stark. Birth rates and testosterone levels are plummeting, medications keep millions docile yet functional, and abortion and medical assistance in dying (MAID) remove the “unwanted.” Crowds gawk at zoo animals for amusement; humans stare at endless streaming, social media, sports, and video games—distraction engineered to keep us calm.

Zoo animals wear electronic collars and tags; we carry smartphones that track every step, thought, and click—voluntary leashes that let the owners monitor, manipulate, censor, or amplify us. Animals line up at scheduled feeding times; more and more people queue for welfare checks, benefits, or stimulus—conditioned to wait for the keeper’s ration.

But who really directs the human zoo? It’s not the politicians. The true owners remain unseen, profiting from a managed, compliant population that grumbles but never bites the hand feeding it just enough to survive.