Essay
The audacity of humanity
September 29, 2026 1 min read
We have transformed the world into a place of our making, creating novel and new experiences. Our cities dwarf the land, overwhelming rivers, forests and beaches to create pax humanity.
We have beaten back the wild, light lamps to fight the darkness and brought millions into the folds of civilization. From sleepy hamlets that banded to together to fight off wolves and wild beasts, humanity grew into an organic community that is capable of reaching the stars.
This sheer audacity is the reason we still have faith in humanity: no matter the struggle no matter the adversity, we still find ways to beat back the darkness and create new and exciting worlds and vistas for ourselves.