nice avatar.

Outside of genetic manipulation, we will always be like animals and even if we start manipulating the gene pool, I suspect the drive to be number one will only be enhanced in people, not lessoned, since that drive to be popular, famous, etc. is very important in most people. Hopefully we include some open mindedness, kindness, and humility as well!

We will always have animal impulses unless we do genetic engineering, however cultural influence can be extremely powerful and has the capability of transforming our species.