Human beings do not change that much. I have been researching various ancient European cultures and I am struck by how similar they are to our current society. Technology has advanced. particularly in the field of medicine and warfare. The rights of women and minorities have also move on. Mostly in a good way. There are many things that have not changed.
People are born. They grow, wonder at life and they struggle. Humans fall in love, grieve lost ones and we all have to face the consequences of lost opportunities. We live in the same world as our ancestors and we are bound by much the same limitations.
Studying the past does not mean I want to live in the past. I believe that humanity can progress to a better state. The energy of the Celtic monks and later the Vikings in braving the might of the worlds oceans is still with us today. The ingenuity of the Egyptians in building the monuments of their civilisation is burned into our DNA. The evil of the past can be defeated. The challenges of the time ahead are nothing compared to the struggle our ancestors faced in the last ice age.
We will survive and prosper.
I think that each one of us is responsible for our own actions and for the overall well being of our world. If every individual puts their life in order, consider the impact of his or her actions on others and looks for positive outcomes then there is always going to be hope.
Better times are ahead. I have faith in humanity.
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