[dljordan]

I’m of the opinion that civilizations have risen and fallen on the earth for millions of years.

[allmendream]

Humans have only been around in our modern form for about 100,000 years.

While that isn't millions, it is interesting to contemplate that the vast majority of the history of humans is “prehistoric” - and that civilization is a rather late comer to the human cultural table.

[Eyes Unclouded]

Oppenheimer when asked if his was the first ever detonation of of a nuclear bomb, he said. ‘Yes, in modern times’.