It is remarkable, isn't it? Hundreds of years ago, it could take several generations for an invention to be discovered that could change lives. But now, it seems like new innovations are created every year. It's fascinating.

[Of course, Naoya had no interest in directing such progress towards good or bad. If the path of humankind resulted in ultimate despair, he would just sit back and watch the show. He only had one ultimate goal. But Chihiro didn't need to know any of that.]

More and more, humankind is taking steps towards seizing full control of its own destiny. I want to see that happen - don't you?