Human Legacy

The Enduring Legacy of Human Actions: An Exploration of Past, Present, and Future

Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
ILLUMINATION
4 min readJul 13, 2024

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The Legacy of Human Actions, let’s dive in and explore what we do today means to our children. But before we understand the consequences of our actions today, we must first realize that our ancestors shaped our world. Their actions, be they noble or nefarious, affect us all today. Their deeds in the past have reverberated through time. We use everything they have accomplished, from scientific discoveries to cultural traditions. So, their legacy persists. Yet, this legacy is multifaceted, riddled with both positives and negatives.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Human Legacy

Ancestors have handed down our good knowledge today, including art and advancements. Imagine the Renaissance era, where art, science, and philosophy thrived. These positive legacies have inspired human advancement. They remind us of human creativity and intellect, which can oversee tremendous achievements across generations.

But it’s not all roses. Here comes the bad!

Wars, colonization, and oppression represent the dark chapters in human history and what our ancestors handed down to us. They remind us of humanity’s capacity for barbarity. The scars left by these bad events also…

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Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
ILLUMINATION

In this vast tapestry of existence, I weave my thoughts and observations about all facets of life, offering a perspective that is uniquely my own.