THE HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE

soon the phenomenon of global warning emerged and this dream of a near perfect civilization came to an end. All the material progress of civilization came about through industrial and technological developments following scientific discoveries. This progress was possible through mechanization. Earlier man’s life was based on the produce of nature. The industry of nature bestowed man with its products without creating any problems. But the human technological industry required a continuous supply of fuel to keep its machines turning resulting in the new problem of carbon emission. In the beginning this problem did not appear to be serious, however, with the advent of the 21st century it has assumed extremely serious proportions. In ancient times, man would travel on horses and camels provided by nature. These horses and camels did not create any issues for man. They were the products of the pollution-free industry of nature. In contrast, the cars and aeroplanes of modern times have been manufactured in the factories of human civilization. These factories unavoidably generate atmospheric pollution as a by-product. This continuing pollution has now increased to dangerous levels from where a return to normalcy is not possible. Now, the next stage of history for humankind is only one; that is, moving on from this present world onto the next eternal world. o The industry of nature bestowed man with its products without creating any problems. But the human technological industry required a continuous supply of fuel to keep its machines turning resulting in the new problem of carbon emission. When a person chooses to remain silent, the focus of his energies becomes himself, rather than any extraneous matter.