the human condition

That we as humans are aware of our own mortality.

Struggling with death anxiety is just part of the human condition.

the human condition by dj alfa September 13, 2007

the 'human condition' 

The part of the human psyche that compels people to refer to anything counterproductive or stupid as the "human condition".

"That fly tangling itself up in an effort to free itself is a metaphor for the 'human condition'."

the 'human condition' by Valsprok February 4, 2013

perversity of the human condition 

This is an explanation for when people do something that is different from what is thought normal or proper and totally unexpected for reasons which are completely unknown or thoroughly obscure.

Bob:- I saw John walk into the door.
Ben:- Why did he do that?
Bob:- I guess it is the perversity of the human condition.

perversity of the human condition by bevanp May 8, 2010