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existential-questioning
Despite material abundance and peace, humans continue to ask fundamental questions about their future and purpose.
1 chapter across 1 book
Childhood’s End (1953)Arthur C. Clarke
Chapter 15
The chapter depicts a future Earth enjoying unprecedented peace, prosperity, and technological advancement, where crime and conflict have nearly vanished, and humans live lives enriched by leisure, culture, and exploration. Despite the abundance of comfort and opportunity, some individuals still ponder humanity's ultimate direction and purpose. The societal transformation includes automation replacing routine labor, abolition of armed forces, and a shift toward sports and entertainment as major human activities.