“Wisdom’s Footprints: A Journey Through Time” is an innovative and inspiring documentary, created from a single still image using the power of AI technology. It follows you on a thought-provoking expedition through history as you explore the lessons of the past to illuminate a path toward a wiser and more enlightened future. This introspective journey challenges viewers to consider why humanity sometimes repeats its mistakes, despite the wisdom that can guide us toward better choices.

Why is it that many of us fail to extract wisdom from the mistakes made by those who came before us? There are several reasons for this:

• Some individuals are uninformed about historical events and their lessons.
• Many among us lack the skills to appropriately handle provocations. Instead of avoiding or responding to them in a tactful manner, we tend to confront them impulsively. This behaviour stems from a deficiency in self-control and emotional intelligence.
• A significant portion of the population dwells in the past and clings to past achievements, failing to recognize that the world has evolved. When this mindset becomes politicized, it generates negativity in society, often leading the majority to attempt to dominate and eliminate minority groups through political means. In such a society, where negativity prevails, individuals struggle to make ethical judgments, blurring the line between right and wrong. This environment fosters corruption and even allows for ethnic cleansing to occur.
• Many of us aspire to achieve peace alongside justice and rights. However, we may not realize that peace only provides opportunities to avail, peace is akin to rain – it alone cannot cultivate crops or nurture the land. Its primary role is to enable irrigation. It is the responsibility of the farmer to skillfully utilize rainwater by planting seeds in the soil, ultimately yielding the desired outcomes. Similarly, peace serves as a facilitator, offering opportunities and a fertile ground for progress to flourish.
• Additionally, one of the reasons many of us fail to extract wisdom from the mistakes of our predecessors is our tendency to perceive challenges in a negative light. Instead of recognizing them as opportunities for personal growth and the unfolding of the next chapter in our life journey, we often label these challenges as obstacles or even as “evil” forces to be fought against.