We've built a world too complicated and dangerous for our quarrelsome natures to manage. In such hopelessness, the general vote will be for the supernatural. It's dusk in the second Age of Reason. We were wonderful, but now we are doomed.
In Ian McEwan's book "Nutshell," the author reflects on the complexities and dangers of modern life, suggesting that humanity has created a world that exceeds its ability to handle its own conflicts. This reality breeds a sense of hopelessness among people, leading them to seek solace in the supernatural rather than confront the harsh truths of their existence.
McEwan describes a metaphorical dusk, signaling the decline of human reason and the return to an era of uncertainty. He poignantly contrasts humanity's past achievements with its present challenges, emphasizing a sense of impending doom that overshadows our once remarkable capabilities.
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