In Depth Analysis
Science and Technology Superior to Today
HOW PREPOSTEROUS
Our modern world is flattering itself that never before in the history of man has there been such a brainy lot of scientists as are with us now. In this 21st century we are so educated, so cultured, so advanced, that it may be tempting to think that our ancestors were by comparison bumbling cave men.
Could this be a simple case of egotism, based on ignorance? Yes, we do have wonderful technology today. And it is exploding at a rate that is breathtaking. But is this because we are more intelligent than our ancestors or could there be another reason? I think most of us will realise, mankind is no more intelligent than he was a thousand years ago, but there is a factor in our favour: we have accumulated more technology. We have the accumulated knowledge of the past upon which we can draw and make improvements.
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