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> I'm understanding the Prometheus myth differently
Not entirely. You understand it the same way. The problem is that as you mentioned how "education is bad" that people have a "development pace".
The problem was not with "elites" because real elites know what is knowledge and power and how it is needed to be shared responsibly. The problem comes when it gets shared "just because I can" without not realizing the "consequences" or for the "elite" "exploitation" way.
Fire is not just knowledge. Fire is power too. And while "Prometheus" was smart enough to "steal from the gods" the humans weren't smart enough to use it to become proper gods . But the deed happened and humans have the fire. No take backs.
And it was the "liver" of Prometheus. I am not saying just so I can correct you and I even checked the wiki to make sure I remember correctly. In the wiki it was a "hawk" who took bites from it. When I learned about it in school it was a vulture.(Mythologies change all the time. So annoying) The greeks placed a high importance on the liver.
The problem with the "fire" that it is not just knowledge and power but a "gateway" to infinite knowledge and power. And those who can utilize it better are "destined" to rule others. This complicated things further so much. Most rulers ruin others with their "rule". Even the "illuminaty" "knew" how they need to pass down the knowledge. But they figured out a "loophole" that if they pass down the knowledge and help others "Misinterpret it" then it's the same as sharing the knowledge.
> it's their fault that they are dumb lol
While I personally hate social media I don't dislike it because of the "Hate". I hate it because it is "dumbing people down" to be the most retarded consumerist cattle. Decreasing the value of people is the worst crime ever.
The problem with the "elites" that they have nothing to offer but degeneracy upon degeneracy. And they think it counts as "generosity".
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> Pick up a Russian child and give them a toy saucer? NOPE
Exactly.