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1. Lessing believed that if humans could learn from our history, we could change our future in what respect?

Lessing believed that if humans could learn from our history, we would have the ability to learn from our mistakes and change our future to create a kinder, gentler human race.

2. What ideas do the quotes prior to "When in the Future They Look Back on Us" demonstrate?

The ideas demonstrated in the quotes prior to "When in the Future They Look Back on Us" are centered around learning from history, developing new ideas, and rejecting bigotry.

3. In the anecdote about killing the bull, what did Lessing suggest that the farmer's revenge actions on the bull demonstrated?

In the anecdote about killing the bull, the farmer's revenge actions on the bull demonstrated that, in nature, the farmer's mind was no different from the simplistic mentality of the bull.

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