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In Childhood's End, Arthur Clarke wrote: "No utopia can ever give satisfaction to everyone, all the time. As their material conditions improve, men raise their
by 8bitsrule 4y ago
In Childhood's End, Arthur Clarke wrote:
"No utopia can ever give satisfaction to everyone, all the time. As their material conditions improve, men raise their sights and become discontented with power and possessions that once would have seemed beyond their wildest dreams. And even when the external world has granted all it can, there still remain the searchings of the mind and the longings of the heart."
A century ago "harsh truths" pushed child laborers into mines and mills. Those whose minds are searching and hearts are longing also need intangible benefits for which "What You Are Inside" very very much matters, despite the reality tunnel of the Cracked Philosopher. Great parents and teachers know this.
- throwawayboise 4y ago"Harsh truths" got us to the point where children don't have to work in mines and mills anymore.