Perhaps in time the so-called Dark Ages will be thought of as including our own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Future generations may view our era as ignorant.
- In plain terms
- We might be called dark ages someday.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't assume we are enlightened.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do future people dislike about now?
- Are we actually ignorant?
Another view
It overlooks real progress we have made.
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