Increasingly, I am beginning to
>believe that humankind, as a group, have not really progressed much
>since the *19th* century (and some before that!). Sorry if I seem so
>negative, but that's my experience. I do try to have "hope,"
>however...........
>
>Jackie
>
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> "The trick is to 'get smart' early enough so it can do you some
> good!" -unknown
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Jackie, I have wondered also how far we have progressed socially. My
wonderings came after I had studdied 5th century BC Greece. I realized
that not much has changed at all in over 2500 years. Historical texts
written by Herodotos and Thucydides who were contempory to the time still
survive.
But does this mean we can't get better? Oh despair.
for my own sanity I cannot believe this. It is a human need to have hope!
Respectfully,
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"Interesting: Your people glorified organised violence for 40 centuries,
but you imprison those who employ it privately."
Mr Spock. Star Trek 'Dagger of the Mind'
