The ancient wisdoms are modern nonsenses. Live in your own time, use what we know, and as you grow up, perhaps the human race will finally grow up with you and put aside childish things.
In "Step Across This Line," Salman Rushdie discusses the tension between ancient beliefs and contemporary knowledge. He suggests that clinging to outdated wisdom can hinder progress. Instead, he advocates for embracing current understanding as a way to advance both personally and collectively. This perspective invites individuals to focus on the present and the tools available today to navigate life's complexities.
Rushdie's call to live in one’s own era resonates as a challenge to shed obsolete ideas and grow alongside evolving human understanding. He envisions a future where humanity collectively matures by moving past naive notions and adopting a more informed worldview. This ethos encourages a progressive mindset that values learning and adaptation over nostalgia for the past.
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