I think a lot of modern "philosophers" and "religious" people like to think of humans as nothing special and that likely everything would be much better off if

I think a lot of modern "philosophers" and "religious" people like to think of humans as nothing special and that likely everything would be much better off if we returned to seeking shelter in caves and under lean-tos. I mean it's all relative, but I've only seen a very few ever actually turn their back on modern conveniences or live an ascetic/minimal life.