Street Ethics Humans evolved from apes, and over time, we claim to have transformed from uncivilized beings into civilized ones. History tells us this, and we accept it as fact. But the real question remains: are we truly civilized? Do we really deserve to call ourselves “superior beings”? To find the answer, we don’t have to look far, just step into public places like bus stands, railway stations, parks, beaches, or tea shops. My own observations in such spaces often make me question our so-called civilization. For instance, at bus stands, I have seen people of all ages, right from teenagers to the elderly, who are rushing to grab seats without forming a line. Is this simply due to a lack of education, or is there something deeper behind such behaviour? Another frequent sight is people smoking in public spaces such as on streets, near tea shops, and in crowded areas. As a child, I never realized that smoking in public was an offence. It was only in college that I came to...