The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race Essay

Through both stories, Bradbury conveys the idea that humans are capable of destroying themselves as a race, but through management of technology and utilization of knowledge, they can also resurrect and learn from their mistakes. The idea of an orderly society or system is apparent in both Fahrenheit 451 and “There Will Come Soft Rains”, as the execution of achieving this goal is similarly…

related to Of Mice and Men, one of his first great novellas. The tale is about a pair of ranchers who are heading to a new ranch to earn some money. The story takes place during the Great Depression which was the worst and longest-lasting economic crash/failure in United States history. The two workers, George and Lennie, go from job to job doing their best to make money. Responsibility is a significant theme in the story, for George is always being tasked with the responsibility of taking care…

censorship and anti-intellectualism are affecting the world. The year is 2023, and there are no longer mass book burnings, but Bradbury’s concerns are still prominent today. Anti-intellectualism controls much of the censorship in society, redacting our history, culture, and diversity. Redactions motivated by paranoia that are left unchecked can be our ruin, which will create a very real dystopia within this world. Fear stemming from anti-intellectualism destroys our individuality and diversity…

asked why kids of the 21st century only understand history from one view? This provocative topic, known as history, is biased and narrow minded. Thus, those who study history are left in the same state. When discussing battles, winners will review their triumph in war and the losers will evaluate their oppression. However, it should be of no consequence to ask about the opposing side. Edwin Burke was once quoted as saying “Those who don 't know history are destined to repeat it.” People, thus…

This brings me to my primary concern. The disconnect between the past and the future is one that skews our understanding of a multi-layered world and instead, creates a system in which we humans ignore history as a means of moving forward. *AGD* We will first look at how the human mind edits and even erases history to fit the simple outlook it seeks. Next, we will examine how we don’t let the past affect our future, and the consequences of doing so. And finally, we will develop a better…

We have so many racial injustices facing us and us our individual contributions cannot contribute to the solutions and we have to wait for a messiah to solve them or so it seems. We’ve had the messiahs the likes of Martin Luther King Jr, Fredrick Douglas, Rosa Parks and even Obama. Over 50 years’ black men were allowed to vote but racial injustice hasn’t seemed to come to an end yet. Young black men are still being shot on the streets, most of them are still in prison. At this point, we have to…

One of the worst things a human being can do is judging a book by its cover. The book is symbolic of everything in civilization, whether it be a situation, a living being, or a location. Throughout history, African Americans were viewed by white people as inferior due to the color of their skin. There was no real reason behind this hatred, and if there was one, it was lost in history. In the United States of America, this prejudice is still alive and well. A Lesson Before Dying discusses…

Assuming the worst of someone based on their differences is a very sensitive issue. People are harassed, humiliated, and suspected of committing crimes simply because of their race, religion, or ethnicity (ACLU.org). Unfortunately, racial profiling is mostly found in areas dominated by minorities. The problem with this is that minorities are not represented as much as they should be. Law enforcement, bankers, teachers, and even ordinary people are under the belief that this is okay. In order to…

Although not as devastating as it was in the past, not all race were treated equally in society in the United States. In the short story, “Battle Royale”, the narrator thoughts that he has gain the respect of the white citizen in the community only to later realized that it was more of a lesson for him to know his “place” as he was later ridicule at the smoker he was invited to. Throughout the story, readers will noticed how the characters acted as the event unfolds and the symbols that shows…

Many of us take for granted that our life today is better than it would have been a thousand years ago, and better still than ten thousand years before then. In his essay, “The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race”, Jared Diamond, noted scientist and author, argues the opposite. He suggests that the human race’s transition from bands of hunter-gatherers to societies based on farming was a terrible error, and one that we have yet to recover from. He bases his argument on two major…