what does it mean to be human?

The assignment for this course is an original 5-page paper that draws on examples from the course answering the prompt: what does it mean to be human?

Please read the articles I upload and use MLA citation. Must quote at least one cite from each reading. The links are listed below:

https://uma.umassonline.net/bbcswebdav/pid-1467495-dt-content-rid-19266332_1/courses/54520-1205/Chua%20Fair%202019%20anthropocene.pdf

https://uma.umassonline.net/bbcswebdav/pid-1459573-dt-content-rid-19170616_1/courses/54520-1205/Tengan%20Markham%202009%20performing%20polynesian.pdf

https://www.newyorker.com/books/joshua-rothman/meaning-culture

https://www.americananthro.org/AdvanceYourCareer/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=2150