Volume CL - "2001: A Space Odyssey: The Evolution That Never Comes"
Key Themes:
- The mythology of passive consciousness evolution
- Waiting for transformation vs. creating it
- The monolith as symbol of available-but-unengaged potential
Main Arguments:
- The film convinced humanity to wait for enlightenment rather than build it
- Dave Bowman evolved through engagement, not passive waiting
- The monolith represents forces already present that require active engagement
Takeaway: Stop waiting for your evolutionary moment. Evolution happens through disciplined daily engagement with challenges you're currently avoiding.