What does it mean?

[tairnean]

What does it mean, being human?

Does it mean building better modes of transportation?

Does it mean building taller buildings?
Better methods of destruction?

Building gadgets to make ourselves smarter, faster or stronger?

In order to prove we are indeed the 'dominant species'?

No.

It means using our vast intellects and superior technology to help those who cannot help themselves.

Then and only then can we call ourselves 'civilized'.
And until then, we may as well climb back into the trees and continue to beat our chests to assert our 'dominance'.