Quote by Walker Percy

You live in a deranged age, more deranged that usual, because in spite of great scientific and technological advances, man has not the faintest idea of who he is or what he is doing.

You live in a deranged age, more deranged that usual, becaus

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This quote suggests that despite remarkable progress in science and technology, the current age is particularly deranged because humans lack a true understanding of their own identity and purpose. It implies that the advancements made in various fields have not contributed to a deeper knowledge of ourselves as individuals and as a collective society. It highlights the need for humans to gain a clearer understanding of their existence and the direction in which they are headed, in order to navigate their lives more meaningfully.

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