It seems as though the world is advancing so rapidly that thoughts of a time twenty or fifty years into the future are almost nonexistent. But perhaps even more important, we appear to have forgotten the lessons of the past. Homo sapiens possess the unique intellectual ability to learn from mistakes, make amends and prevent future errors of a similar nature. Unfortunately, we use this ability sparingly, especially when economical considerations are at stake. Quick profits usually take precedence over long-term stability.
