Quote by Gore Vidal

It is marvelous indeed to watch on television the rings of Saturn close; and to speculate on what we may yet find at galaxy's edge. But in the process, we have lost the human element; not to mention the high hope of those quaint days when flight would create one world. Instead of one world, we have star wars, and a future in which dumb dented human toys will drift mindlessly about the cosmos long after our small planet's dead.


It is marvelous indeed to watch on television the rings of S

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's awe for the wonders of space exploration, particularly the visuals technology has brought us. However, it also expresses a concern that with this technological focus, we have forgotten the importance of human connection and unity. The mention of "quaint days" alludes to a time when flight was seen as a unifying force, whereas now we face the threat of conflicts like "star wars." The last part of the quote pictures a future where humanity's achievements become insignificant compared to the aimless drifting of machines in a dead world.

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Space
By Gore Vidal
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