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Perhaps this brings more questions than concrete steps.
It would make sense to feel overwhelmed realizing the progress civilization has made.
Opportunities now exist beyond anything known for thousands of generations before.
You may also feel anxious realizing you haven’t taken full advantage of what currently surrounds you. Instead, you’ve taken for granted the progress and inventions created by past generations who made this moment possible.