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goldwine · 04-11-2002, 04:40 AM

I wonder if the elves in their wisdom knew that advances in technology would not improve the quality of their lives? They had first hand knowledge in understanding the workings of the world, and as Birdland so aptly quoted "there is nothing new under the sun". Mortal man on the other hand had only historical understanding of events of the past and yes, it was not enough to satisfy their curiosity. Could it be too that elves led a more cerebral life and that men's experiences were more tactile and voluble? Is the essence of man expressed through exploration and individual experience?

04-11-2002, 04:40 AM	#7
goldwine Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Australia Posts: 64	I wonder if the elves in their wisdom knew that advances in technology would not improve the quality of their lives? They had first hand knowledge in understanding the workings of the world, and as Birdland so aptly quoted "there is nothing new under the sun". Mortal man on the other hand had only historical understanding of events of the past and yes, it was not enough to satisfy their curiosity. Could it be too that elves led a more cerebral life and that men's experiences were more tactile and voluble? Is the essence of man expressed through exploration and individual experience? __________________ 2A Balrog. A demon from the underpants (Gandalf)