The article discusses humanity's persistent failure to learn from history, as evidenced by the potential resurgence of issues like acid rain and the rise of authoritarianism. It critiques the tendency of the masses to support those in power, despite those leaders often acting against their interests. Furthermore, two current shows highlight the impact of historical atrocities, emphasizing the dangers of forgetting or reframing past mistakes. The narrative underscores the need for societal awareness and action to break these recurring cycles of harm.
"When something like acid rain...looks dangerously close to making a return, one has to wonder if we're all just living out a species-wide Darwin Awards ceremony."
"Humanity's known for some time that there are more of us, the proletariat, than there are of them, oligarchs, but the masses continue to support the people who want the masses wiped out."
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