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Like the giants of the ancient fable, he has stormed the very ramparts of Divine power, or, like Prometheus, he has stolen fire of omnipotent forces from Heaven itself for his use.
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Beck compares humanity's technological advancements to mythological feats, emphasizing their monumental nature.
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