The truly apocalyptic view of the world is that things do not repeat themselves. It isn't absurd, e.g., to believe that the age of science and technology is the beginning of the end for humanity; that the idea of great progress is delusion, along with the idea that the truth will ultimately be known; that there is nothing good or desirable about scientific knowledge and that mankind, in seeking it, is falling into a trap. It is by no means obvious that this is not how things are.
Wittgenstein presents a stark perspective on humanity's trajectory, suggesting that our current age of scientific and technological advancement may not be a sign of progress, but rather a potential downfall. He challenges the conventional belief that greater knowledge leads to an improved existence, proposing that the push for scientific understanding might actually entrap humanity in a cycle of despair rather than enlightenment.
This view implies that the notion of progress is illusory, casting doubt on the idea that truth will ultimately prevail. Wittgenstein's thoughts compel us to reconsider the value of scientific achievement and question whether it truly benefits society or instead signals a critical juncture for humanity's future.
