I think it’s the opposite. Most people aren’t that egotistical. We all feel quite small relative to history. But I think OP is highlighting that even history is quite short. Ancient Rome, which feels like a very long time ago, is actually only 80 generations ago. If “life’s short”, then 80 lives is short too.
I’m actually surprised at the reactions.
This is a very, “Yeah…” thing.
Maybe it’s people’s concept of time is centred around the ego. Like, they don’t realise how short 80 years is. That’s only 80 orbits 🤣
Wait until you find out the dinosaurs were basically “yesterday” in Earth’s timeline.
We’re very brief. “Life’s short” isn’t just some quirky saying.
I think it’s the opposite. Most people aren’t that egotistical. We all feel quite small relative to history. But I think OP is highlighting that even history is quite short. Ancient Rome, which feels like a very long time ago, is actually only 80 generations ago. If “life’s short”, then 80 lives is short too.