The author quotes writer James Joyce in describing humans as a “parenthesis of infinitesimal brevity.” The authors are suggesting that as a species, humans
A should dig deeper to find meaning.
B could eventually become immortal.
C will outlive all other life on Earth.
D have been around for an instant.
What are humans described as by the author using a quote from James Joyce?
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The correct answer is D: have been around for an instant.
The phrase “parenthesis of infinitesimal brevity” implies that humans exist for a very short period in the grand timeline of the universe, highlighting the fleeting nature of human life and existence. This suggests that, in the larger context of time, our species has only been here for a momentary instant. If you have more questions or need further explanations about this concept, feel free to ask!