ToastedMaster Posted March 2, 2007 In today's world, many things are taken for granted. What does it mean to take something for granted? For example, take the "invention" of the wheel. If you did not know what a wheel was in, say, 1000 B.C., well then quite frankly the other people would think you were some kind of retard. Invention of tools and items is just one thing, though. Also there is the pride that comes with the lording of "knowledge" over those that merely do not recall a fact. This is because the knowledge is taken "for granted". Or instead, take something for granted 1. to accept something as true without questioning or testing it. 2. to fail to appreciate the value of something. See also: grant, take Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectrum Posted March 2, 2007 Excellent post. So often human are reinventing what they have forgetten. Some of the most profound seems locked in the most simple, sometimes learning is about forgetting what we thought we thunk we knew. Spectrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites