question:  Where does Eric view himself and others in relation to the modern world?
context: Experimenter Publications Inc. A disciple of A. Merritt, he attempted to imitate in style, mood and subject the magic of that late lamented master of fantasy. It is especially important because it stylistically forecast a later trend to accept the background for granted, regardless of the quantity of wonders, and proceed with the story. Since then, he has written millions of words of science fiction and has gone on record as follows: "I feel that science-fiction is the folklore of the new world of science, and the expression of man's reaction to a technological environment. Yawning, Mr. Eric Stokes-Harding stood before the great open window, staring out. But small concern was that to the lightly clad man at the window, who was inhaling deeply the fragrant air from the plants below—air kept, winter and summer, exactly at 20° C. With another yawn, Mr. Eric Stokes-Harding turned back to the room, which was bright with the rich golden light that poured in from the suspended globes of the cold ato-light that illuminated the snow-covered city. There was a whole shelf of his books on the wall, in bright jackets, red and blue and green, that brought a thrill of pleasure to the young novelist's heart when he looked up from his clattering machine. His heroes were invariably strong, fearless, resourceful fellows, who could handle a club on equal terms with a cave-man, or call science to aid them in defending a beautiful mate from the terrors of a desolate wilderness. And a hundred million read Eric's novels, and watched the dramatization of them on the television screens. They thrilled at the simple, romantic lives his heroes led, paid him handsome royalties, and subconsciously shared his opinion that civilization had taken all the best from the life of man. He's not supposed to take passengers except between the offices they have scattered about the world.
output:  He believes that technological advancement has swindled humans of their natural gifts and activities
options:  He believes that humans rely too much on modern technological advancements and are devolving as a result  He believes that scientists and inventors are responsible for the downfall of society  He believes that humans will never be content until they are able to perform any task without leaving the confines of their homes  He believes that technological advancement has swindled humans of their natural gifts and activities