Quote Originally Posted by Stemis516
its clear that on some level they are far below humans and evolution doesnt explain it because it would make alot more sense under evolution if more than 1 species progressed as much as we have
Well a few species DID evolve alongside us. The Neanderthal would be a good example. Looking at the fossil record we most likely out competed them for food, shelter and were better hunters. We may even have killed them off - literally.

Eating meat made a big difference to our brain development and to be honest we were driven like any species to develop faster. Natural selection will always favour the adaptive intelligent organism that's pretty obvious.

We didn't just "luck out" we are the result of a 4.6billion year old planet supporting life.