A Thirst For Knowledge

We as humans seem to have an innate thirst for knowledge.  It is more than just a simple curiosity about the world around us.  We seem to want to know everything about everything.  We keep pushing ourselves further and further into the unknown because once we know and understand one thing, we are thirsting for knowledge about something else.  We want to be able to explain the things that cannot be explained and we will stop at nothing until we can fully understand what that thing is.  I think, for some of us anyway, it gives us a sense of power.  If we understand something, we feel like we can control it better and that gives us a sense of satisfaction.

            This thirst for knowledge about the world around us has had a tremendous impact on human civilization. It’s what gives us the desire and the ability to keep progressing further and further into the unknown, to expand human civilization from one continent to the next, and to improve (or perhaps sometimes hurt) our quality of life. 

            This desire to understand the world around us and to push the limits of our abilities as humans will continue to have a tremendous impact on how we live.  We have made tremendous strides as a human race and accomplished unbelievable feats, but what does all of this mean for the future?  Will we ever be satisfied, or will we continue to explore and to push the boundaries of what is considered possible? Where will this lead us in the future?  It’s hard to say.  I think a lot of good has come from our desire for knowledge.  It has also gotten us into trouble too, but then again, maybe we will learn from our mistakes…maybe.