This song is unbelievable live. The version on the Snakes and Arrows DVD is fantastic.
BTW, the line definitely says "In their own image, their world is fashioned". It is talking about the Bible saying man is made in God's image. Neil is saying if you start from idea that we are made in God's image, then you won't understand (or even try to understand) science.
I think this line is more about man making earth suit his own needs rather than us adapting to the earth instead of a biblical reference and I think that's where its creativity comes from. The song endorses science and technology, but it speaks of governing one's technological achievements to not get too out of hand and getting to the point where we engineering everything in life to our benefit.
"Science like nature must also be tamed, with a view towards its preservation"
I think this line sums up that idea, you have to keep science (referring more towards technology, not...
I think this line is more about man making earth suit his own needs rather than us adapting to the earth instead of a biblical reference and I think that's where its creativity comes from. The song endorses science and technology, but it speaks of governing one's technological achievements to not get too out of hand and getting to the point where we engineering everything in life to our benefit.
"Science like nature must also be tamed, with a view towards its preservation"
I think this line sums up that idea, you have to keep science (referring more towards technology, not an understanding of the natural sciences) in check to strike a balance between our use nature and technology.
This song is unbelievable live. The version on the Snakes and Arrows DVD is fantastic.
BTW, the line definitely says "In their own image, their world is fashioned". It is talking about the Bible saying man is made in God's image. Neil is saying if you start from idea that we are made in God's image, then you won't understand (or even try to understand) science.
I think this line is more about man making earth suit his own needs rather than us adapting to the earth instead of a biblical reference and I think that's where its creativity comes from. The song endorses science and technology, but it speaks of governing one's technological achievements to not get too out of hand and getting to the point where we engineering everything in life to our benefit. "Science like nature must also be tamed, with a view towards its preservation" I think this line sums up that idea, you have to keep science (referring more towards technology, not...
I think this line is more about man making earth suit his own needs rather than us adapting to the earth instead of a biblical reference and I think that's where its creativity comes from. The song endorses science and technology, but it speaks of governing one's technological achievements to not get too out of hand and getting to the point where we engineering everything in life to our benefit. "Science like nature must also be tamed, with a view towards its preservation" I think this line sums up that idea, you have to keep science (referring more towards technology, not an understanding of the natural sciences) in check to strike a balance between our use nature and technology.