all of the "outward observations" are ultimately meant to advance human civilization That may be a flawed premise. In an increasingly capitalist society, many

all of the "outward observations" are ultimately meant to advance human civilization That may be a flawed premise. In an increasingly capitalist society, many of these "outward observations" were done in the pursuit of corporate profits (not the advancement of human civilization), often with the full knowledge of their destructive potential. The recent opioid crisis is a perfect example of corporations actively manufacturing a product with deadly and addictive properties, while doctors where offering it as a cure.