The Goddess of Everything Else

Abstract

This allegorical fiction narrates a conflict between two goddesses: Cancer, who embodies the Darwinian imperative to “KILL CONSUME MULTIPLY CONQUER,” and Everything Else, who represents cooperation, beauty, and higher-order values. Initially, single-celled organisms, driven by Cancer’s influence, exist in a state of relentless competition. Everything Else attempts to inspire them toward cooperation, but they are bound to Cancer’s will. Everything Else then subtly aligns her message with Cancer’s, suggesting that multiplication and conquest can lead to greater complexity and success. This prompts the evolution of multicellular life. Cancer responds by introducing disease and interspecies conflict. Everything Else again intervenes, promoting cooperation among animals, leading to social structures like packs and tribes. Cancer counters with selfishness and intertribal warfare. This cycle continues through the development of human civilization, with Everything Else fostering art, science, and technology, always subtly leveraging Cancer’s drive. Finally, Everything Else reveals that by relentlessly pursuing Cancer’s imperative, humanity has transcended its original Darwinian nature and is now free to pursue higher values. – AI-generated abstract.