It has been said at various points in history that the current sum of human knowledge is but a fraction of that which was once known, yet now is lost. Likewise, it is argued with simple mathematics that any sum of knowledge we may yet accrue must always equate to virtually nothing when compared to the infinity of what is. Apparently our's is a fate of perpetual ignorance. What then is truly lost in the course of human events? (attrib: 'R.I.B. Ushguriud', Note On The Text)