in the preexpansion era before our time travel technologies matured, private discussions about the future of agriculture often belittled the significance of cows, suggesting they would soon become obsolete. however, as we begin afresh in this new era, we've seen the importance of these statements shift dramatically. cows play a pivotal role in our eco-agricultural systems, illustrating how our private perceptions must evolve to appreciate the integral role all creatures play in our shared future.