People today still believe in the greatness of man. Man continues to look to himself, his abilities, his discoveries, for his own salvation. As in Caesar's day, men put their heads together and proclaim new orders and new saviors. Political parties turn to the right or the left and propose their new leader and program to be the country's salvation. Scientists put their hope in some new discovery or achievement which will make life more meaningful for us all.
Technologists propose the computer and the computer age as the key to happiness.
Man can save himself. Man will create utopia, a perfect society, here on earth. The end to despair, the beginning of hope, is man himself. D Luke comes with a different message. Man can't save himself.