Quote by Bertrand Russell

With the introduction of agriculture mankind entered upon a long period of meanness, misery, and madness, from which they are only now being freed by the beneficent operation of the machine.

With the introduction of agriculture mankind entered upon a

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This quote suggests that the advent of agriculture marked the beginning of a gloomy era filled with deprivation, suffering, and irrationality for humanity. However, it also implies that mankind is currently experiencing liberation from this through the positive impact of technology and machines. In essence, the quote reflects a belief that our reliance on machines has brought relief and progress, in contrast to the earlier hardships faced during the agricultural age.

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