Better or worse
Q: You say all things are equal, but surely humans are the highest form of life on this planet.
A: Are you better than a tree?
Q: Certainly, I can think.
A: What about during unconsciousness sleep, are you better than a tree at that time?
Q: I don't know.
A: Do you not "sleep like a log"? If you are no different to a tree while sleeping, how can you be any different upon waking? Does your basic nature change?