There is a classic graphic of five figures in profile walking left to right in a line representing human evolution. The left most figure is a small ape like creature hunched over and walking on all four limbs. Next in line is slightly larger and walking hunched over on two limbs. In the middle is a mid size, upright ape like creature carrying a rock.
Fully upright, the next figure looks human but is small and carrying a primitive tipped spear. The last figure is a less hairy fully formed human who may be carrying a modern metal tool.
Variations show a sixth figure as a comment about the present state of evolution:
…upright fully clothed man in suit and tie, carrying a briefcase.
…hunched over a keyboard and staring at a glowing computer monitor.
…very obese guy carrying a large soft drink cup with straw.
…holding a phone, head down, staring at the phone.
…holding a remote, controlling a robot.
All of these show a sarcasm about who we are or what we have become because of modern technology. Implying that we are now changing because of technology. This may be true.
Evolution is measured in large passages of time, think millions of years. Geologic changes are measured in even longer spans, think billions of years.
The rocks forming now will show a human mark, a record of human existence that has never happened before on the planet. Our impact is now global and planetary in scale. This is not a good thing. We are now a permanent stain on our world.
The last figure in the ascent of man should not be a puddle of goo staining the ground.