There was a bunch of tumblr content awhile back that explored the premise that humans are collectively wild and irresponsible and also tremendously innovative, it's a great head-canon explanation for your gripe. I won't spoil it trying to quote it, just check it out;
replyhttps://cheezburger.com/13685509/tumblr-thread-the-staggerin...
A version without the weird and off-putting censorship: https://reactormag.com/the-answer-to-why-humans-are-so-centr...
replyit is in no way weird, especially not for anyone who would have watched Star Trek on broadcast
replyDon't forget all the rocks in the bridge.
replyIt’s all about the story.
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