It is only the brevity of lifetimes that keeps us from appreciating the changes.
In "A Short History of Nearly Everything," Bill Bryson discusses the fleeting nature of human life and how it impacts our perspective on the world. He suggests that our limited time on Earth often hinders our ability to fully recognize and appreciate the vast changes occurring around us. The brevity of our existence means we may overlook the gradual transformations in nature, science, and history that take place over much longer...