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We know little of ourselves or our planet

Our knowledge, science and understanding of the mysteries of this planet, universe, or even mankind, are miniscule if not downright juvenile.

Isn’t it about time, as the supposed intelligent species, that we stopped with all the negative, political and religious pandering and come to the realization that we still have a long way to go to comprehend what it will take to be a proper proprietor of this complex and fragile earth we call home?

Layne Johnson, Fresno

This story was originally published April 12, 2016 at 6:55 AM with the headline "We know little of ourselves or our planet."

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