This is a really quick short story by the author of The Martian that was written well enough to leave an impact even though it's an old idea. I always liked this idea way back in my teens, but I think I might have enjoyed this story even more back then. We Are, after all. Check out some metaphysics, people. Or if you don't care to put in a little effort, check out this little 4 pager instead. It's just a seed of a seed, but hell, the old ideas are often the most polished and pretty. Just like an Egg.