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Georg C. Lichtenberg

Perhaps in time the so-called Dark Ages will be thought of as including our own.

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The author suggests that future generations might look back at our current era as a period of ignorance or lack of progress, similar to how we view the Dark Ages. This implies a critical view of contemporary society, hinting that despite our advancements, we may still be failing in important ways.

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