July 22, 2008
The Hand of Man and Delusions of Grandeur:
"Modern man has developed an annoying characteristic; an over-bloated, self-aggrandized view of his capabilities. Educated people have come to believe that we now belong on those god-pedestals of old. The thrill of understanding a few principles behind the forces of nature has caused man to lose all perspective on his puniness."
Posted by Vanderleun at July 22, 2008 9:34 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.